ownitsafely
Back to recalls

NHTSARecalled Jun 27, 2007 · #07V281000

EXCESSIVE VEHICLE SWAY

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

Be the first to hear about future recalls.

Add the things you own to a watchlist. We’ll alert you the moment one matches.

Get started, free

Description

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, UNDER CERTAIN LOAD AND SPEED CONDITIONS, EXCESSIVE VEHICLE SWAY COULD DEVELOP LEADING TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THIS LOSS OF CONTROL COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Product details

Product
EXCESSIVE VEHICLE SWAY
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Thor California, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL WEIGHT COMPENSATING STEEL TO THE TRAILER A-FRAME AND REINFORCE THE AXLE HANGERS IF NECESSARY. THE TRAILER WEIGHT CERTIFICATION LABELS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW WEIGHT CERTIFICATION LABELS. OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE A GUIDE TO TRAILER LOADING AND WEIGHING TO HELP THEM PROPERLY LOAD AND WEIGHH THE TRAILER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOR CALIFORNIA AT 1-888-697-8467.

View the official CPSC notice