Recall
Thor California Transport — 07V282000
NHTSA ID
07V282000
Make
Thor California
Model
Transport
Years Affected
2007
Recall Date
2007-06-27
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Units Affected
243
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
137006
Summary
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS, THE LOCK OF THE SIDE RAMP DOOR MAY NOT BE PROPERLY LATCHED BY THE CONSUMER, COULD FAIL TO LOCK PROPERLY, OR THE ATTACHING HARDWARE COULD COME LOOSE.
Consequence
ANY OF THESE POSSIBILITIES COULD RESULT IN THE DOOR OPENING UPWARDS WHILE IN TRANSIT. THE OPENING OF THIS RAMP DOOR COULD IMPACT NEARBY PERSONS OR OBJECTS RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR VEHICLE AND PROPERLY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE SET SCREW AND INSTALL A SECONDARY LATCH MECHANISM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 23, 2007. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THOR CALIFORNIA AT 888-697-8467.