Vehicle recall 03V145000 · April 14, 2003
1998-2003 Thor Sport Utility
On certain travel trailers, the weight rating of the "d" ring type cable lanyard used to support the rear access door during opening and closing may be insufficient to adequately…
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- Summary
- On certain travel trailers, the weight rating of the "d" ring type cable lanyard used to support the rear access door during opening and closing may be insufficient to adequately support the door.
- Consequence
- In the event that the "d" ring fails, the rear access door could release unexpectedly, which could create a hazard to the person lowering the rear access door and any bystanders.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the existing "d" ring with a higher weight-rated "d" ring that adequately supports the rear access door. Owner notification began April 22, 2003. 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 1-570-837-1663.
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V145000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 14, 2003
- Filed by
- THOR AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- April 22, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 79
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Door
Vehicles covered
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