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Vehicle recall 02V163000 · July 15, 2002

Thor California Tahoe Transport and Wanderer Wagon

On certain travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers equipped with aero fuel tanks, fuel can leak from the fuel tank when the ambient temperature surrounding the fuel tank…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
On certain travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers equipped with aero fuel tanks, fuel can leak from the fuel tank when the ambient temperature surrounding the fuel tank increases. In addition, when the ambient temperature surrounding the fuel tank increases, a potential pressure build-up in the fuel tank may arise as a result of the rollover valve utilized on the fuel tank not properly venting the pressure.
Consequence
In the event that this pressure build-up occurs, fuel can spray out onto an individual who is opening the gas cap to the trailer.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the existing rollover valve on the fuel tank. Owner notification began September 25, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thor at 1-888-697-8467, ext. 215, or aero tank at 1-800-783-4826 (lynda).
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
02V163000
Reported to NHTSA
July 15, 2002
Filed by
THOR CALIFORNIA, INC.
Owner notification
September 25, 2002
Vehicles potentially affected
1,950
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Recall 02V163000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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