| Make : THOR | Model : JAZZ FRENZY | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20040109 - 20040324 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V242000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20040525 | Date Added to Database: 20040615 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: THOR CALIFORNIA INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: THOR CALIFORNIA INC. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 48 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY OCCUR WHEN THE BACK OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER IS LOADED WITH CARGO. |
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Consequence:
UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, THE IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY CAUSE HANDLING PROBLEMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, POTENTIAL SWAYING OF THE TRAILER WHILE BEING TOWED ON THE ROAD. THIS COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN AN CRASH INVOLVING THE TRAVEL TRAILER AND THE TOW VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ADD THE NECESSARY WEIGHT AT THE TRAILER'S A-FRAME. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY OR FEBRUARY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THOR CALIFORNIA AT 1-888-697-8467. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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