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2005 Thor California Tahoe Recalls & Complaints

The 2005 Thor California Tahoe has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Thor California dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Thor California Tahoe. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2005 Thor California Tahoe owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Thor California Tahoe, describing incidents dated November 6, 2006 to September 29, 2007.

Most-cited components

Tires 3 complaints
Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10205073 · Filed October 5, 2007
NEW CARLISLE ST 205 75 R15 TRAVEL TRAILER TIRE BLOW OUT WITH LESS THAN 600 MILES ON IT. HAD TRAVELES 40 MILES WHEN IT DISINTEGRATED. HAVE READ/ HEARD OF MULTIPLE INCIDENTS INVOLVING THE SAM SITUATION WITH THESE TIRES. I AM NOT COMFORTABLE TRANSPORTING MY FAMILY ON THESE TIRES. *TR
ODI #10189601 · Filed May 2, 2007
WE PURCHASED A 2005 TAHOE TOY BOX BY THOR IN MAY, 2004. WE'VE HAD MANY INCIDENTS INVOLVING THE REAR TIRES AND AXLES. THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 150030 ISSUED. WE PURCHASED THE TRAILER FROM PAN PACIFIC RV CENTERS IN SACRAMENTO. ONE MONTH AGO WE HAD A TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE WITH THE…
ODI #10177039 · Filed December 27, 2006
2005 THOR TAHOE TRAVEL TRAILER - TWO TIRE BLOWOUTS DUE UNDERSIZED TIRES. ONE TIRE 11/17/05, PASSENGER SIDE REAR. SECOND TIRE 11/06/06 DRIVERS SIDE REAR, TIRE TREAD SEPERATED, HIT CAR BEHIND TRAILER AND CAME THROUGH TRAILER FLOOR. WHEN TIRE WAS REPAIRED AT A NON DEALER FACILITY THEY NOTICED THE TIRES…

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RAMP DOOR LATCH

NHTSA #07V282000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch · NHTSA notice

Reported June 27, 2007 · THOR CALIFORNIA INC.

Potentially affected: 243 vehicles

Thor California campaign 137006 · Owners notified July 23, 2007 · Vehicles built December 13, 2004 – October 10, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

THOR RECALL NO. 137006.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

REAR CARGO AREA

NHTSA #06V468000 · Structure · NHTSA notice

Reported December 4, 2006 · THOR CALIFORNIA INC.

Potentially affected: 117 vehicles

Owners notified November 15, 2006 · Vehicles built April 1, 2003 – March 31, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN CARGO/TRAVEL TRAILERS, OVERLOADING AND INCORRECTLY POSITIONING CARGO IN THE REAR CARGO AREA CAN RESULT IN ALIGHT HITCH WEIGHT AND AFFECT STABILITY.

Safety consequence

DEPENDING ON THE SPECIFIC TOW VEHICLE AND ITS HITCH EQUIPMENT, A SUFFICIENTLY LIGHT HITCH WEIGHT CAN RESULT IN SWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. TOO MUCH WEIGHT INCORRECTLY POSITIONED CAN ALSO RESULT IN SEVERE BENDING OF THE A-FRAME ASSEMBLY, FAILURE OF THE COUPLER ASSEMBLY, AND/OR FAILURE OF THE SAFETY CHAINS. THIS CAN CAUSE A CRASH INVOLVING THE TRAILER AND TOW VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILER, TOW VEHICLE AND HITCH EQUIPMENT; INSTALL NEW CARGO LOAD LIMIT LABELS AND PLACARDS IN THE CARGO AREA; FURNISH LOADING LIMIT INFORMATION; REPLACE THE COUPLER AND SAFETY CHAINS; AND REINFORCE THE A-FRAME. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THOR AT 1-888-697-8467. NOTE: THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERSEDES A PREVIOUS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 04V243).

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

OVERLOADING IN THE REAR CARGO AREA

NHTSA #06V466000 · Structure · NHTSA notice

Reported December 4, 2006 · THOR CALIFORNIA INC.

Potentially affected: 17 vehicles

Owners notified November 15, 2006 · Vehicles built April 1, 2004 – April 30, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN CARGO/TRAVEL TRAILERS, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF OVERLOADING IN THE REAR CARGO AREA. TOO MUCH WEIGHT INCORRECTLY POSITIONED IN THIS AREA CAN RESULT IN A LIGHT HITCH WEIGHT AND AFFECT STABILITY.

Safety consequence

DEPENDING ON THE SPECIFIC TOW VEHICLE AND ITS HITCH EQUIPMENT, A SUFFICIENTLY LIGHT HITCH WEIGHT CAN RESULT IN SWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH INVOLVING THE TRAILER AND TOW VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE ASKED TO INSPECT THEIR TRAILER, TOW VEHICLE, AND HITCH EQUIPMENT AND TO FOLLOW PROPER LOADING PROCEDURES AS EXPLAINED IN THE OWNER'S GUIDE SUPPLEMENT WHICH WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE OWNER LETTER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THOR AT 1-888-697-8467. NOTE: THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERSEDES A PREVIOUS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 04V242).

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

FURNACE EXHAUST VENT

NHTSA #06V208000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Furnace · NHTSA notice

Reported June 13, 2006 · THOR CALIFORNIA INC.

Potentially affected: 64,000 vehicles

Thor California campaign 615001 · Owners notified June 15, 2006 · Vehicles built February 1, 1996 – February 10, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SUBURBAN AND ATWOOD FURNACES, THE FURNACE EXHAUST VENT WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THE FURNACE EXHAUST VENT WILL ALLOW LEAKAGE OF FUMES WHICH CONTAIN COMBUSTION PRODUCTS, INCLUDING A HIGH CONCENTRATION OF POTENTIALLY LETHAL CARBON MONOXIDE GAS.

Safety consequence

FUMES COULD ENTER INTO THE TRAILER AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL RECEIVE INSTRUCTIONS ON INSPECTING THE FURNACE VENT. IF AN OWNER BELIEVES THE VENT IS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, IS NOT SURE HOW TO INSPECT THE FURNACE EXHAUST VENT, OR NEEDS ASSISTANCE IN GETTING THE FURNACE EXHAUST VENT INSTALLATION INSPECTED AND CORRECTED, OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THOR IMMEDIATELY AT 1-877-870-2638 OR VIA THE INTERNET AT HTTP://WWW.THORCA.COM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2006.

Notes

THOR CALIFORNIA RECALL NO. 615001.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2005 Thor California Tahoe. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Thor California Tahoe.

Tires

ODI #10205073

Incident: September 29, 2007 · Filed: October 5, 2007

NEW CARLISLE ST 205 75 R15 TRAVEL TRAILER TIRE BLOW OUT WITH LESS THAN 600 MILES ON IT. HAD TRAVELES 40 MILES WHEN IT DISINTEGRATED. HAVE READ/ HEARD OF MULTIPLE INCIDENTS INVOLVING THE SAM SITUATION WITH THESE TIRES. I AM NOT COMFORTABLE TRANSPORTING MY FAMILY ON THESE TIRES. *TR

Suspension; Tires

ODI #10189601

Incident: April 6, 2007 · Filed: May 2, 2007

WE PURCHASED A 2005 TAHOE TOY BOX BY THOR IN MAY, 2004. WE'VE HAD MANY INCIDENTS INVOLVING THE REAR TIRES AND AXLES. THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 150030 ISSUED. WE PURCHASED THE TRAILER FROM PAN PACIFIC RV CENTERS IN SACRAMENTO. ONE MONTH AGO WE HAD A TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE WITH THE TRAILER, AGAIN INVOLVING THE REAR TIRES AND/OR AXLE. ON THE WAY TO CAMPING AT HALF MOON BAY, CA WE HAD A FLAT TIRE. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE FELL OFF THE RIM. WE CHANGED IT. ON THE WAY HOME 5 DAYS LATER, THE RIGHT BACK BLEW AND SHREDDED. WE WERE FORCED TO THE SHOULDER OF A BUSY HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. WE WERE SO CLOSE TO THE EDGE WE COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE TRUCK. MY SON AND GRANDDAUGHTER WERE WITH US. WE WAITED OVER TWO HOURS FOR ASSISTANCE. WE HAVE TAKEN OUR TRAILER TO PAN PACIFIC, ROSEVILLE ON MANY OCCASIONS FOR REPAIRS, MANY INVOLVING THE REAR END. AS SOON AS WE RECEIVED THIS SAFETY RECALL WE TOOK THE TRAILER IN FOR INSPECTION. THE TRAILER HAS BEEN IN MANY TIMES FOR INSPECTION AND WE HAVE RECEIVED NO ANSWER AS TO WHAT, IF ANYTHING WAS DONE TO CORRECT THIS. IT IS AT PAN PACIFIC RIGHT NOW FOR REPAIRS. WE WOULD LIKE SOMEONE WHO IS KNOWLEDGEABLE IN THIS AREA TO INSPECT OUR TRAILER AS THIS COULD HAVE BEEN LIFE AND DEATH. PAN PACIFIC DOES NOT SEEM TO WANT TO WORK WITH US. CAN YOU HELP? THANK YOU, KAREN BREESE-CROSS. *TR

Tires

ODI #10177039

Incident: November 6, 2006 · Filed: December 27, 2006

2005 THOR TAHOE TRAVEL TRAILER - TWO TIRE BLOWOUTS DUE UNDERSIZED TIRES. ONE TIRE 11/17/05, PASSENGER SIDE REAR. SECOND TIRE 11/06/06 DRIVERS SIDE REAR, TIRE TREAD SEPERATED, HIT CAR BEHIND TRAILER AND CAME THROUGH TRAILER FLOOR. WHEN TIRE WAS REPAIRED AT A NON DEALER FACILITY THEY NOTICED THE TIRES WERE LOAD RATING D AND SHOULD BE A MINIMUM OF E RATING.

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