NHTSA vehicle safety data

2006 Thor California Tahoe Recalls & Complaints

The 2006 Thor California Tahoe has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 8 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 2006 Thor California Tahoe. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2006 Thor California Tahoe owner complaints

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Thor California Tahoe, describing incidents dated October 5, 2005 to July 23, 2007.

Most-cited components

Structure 5 complaints
Electrical System 2 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
Equipment 1 complaint
Latches/Locks/Linkages 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10197838 · Filed July 30, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 THOR CALIFORNIA TAHOE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE NUMBER 07V282000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH). PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE NOTICE, THE FAILURE HAD ALREADY OCCURRED. SHE NOTIFIED NUMEROUS DEALERS IN HER AREA, BUT THEY NO LONGER WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE…
ODI #10186183 · Filed March 26, 2007
FRONT AND REAR FRESH WATER TANKS FELL OUT OF THE TRAILER WHILE TOWING. THE WELDS BROKE ON THE REPLACMENT STRAPS DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE BOWING WHEN THE WATER TANKS WERE FILLED. WHEN THE TANKS FELL THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS WAS ALSO RIPPED OUT. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THE WATER TANKS HAVE FALLEN OUT.*AK
ODI #10186179 · Filed March 26, 2007
FRONT CAP DELAMINATION ON FIFTH WHEEL. *AK

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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.

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 2006 Thor California Tahoe. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

8 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Thor California Tahoe.

Latches/Locks/Linkages

ODI #10197838

Incident: July 23, 2007 · Filed: July 30, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 THOR CALIFORNIA TAHOE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE NUMBER 07V282000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH). PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE NOTICE, THE FAILURE HAD ALREADY OCCURRED. SHE NOTIFIED NUMEROUS DEALERS IN HER AREA, BUT THEY NO LONGER WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THOR INDUSTRIES AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD FAX HER A COPY OF HOW TO REMEDY THE RECALL. THEREFORE, SHE WOULD BE ABLE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO ANY DEALER ON THE REPAIR LIST TO HAVE IT SERVICED. THE CONTACT NEVER RECEIVED THE FAX. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 600 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400.

Electrical System; Structure

ODI #10186183

Incident: March 16, 2007 · Filed: March 26, 2007

FRONT AND REAR FRESH WATER TANKS FELL OUT OF THE TRAILER WHILE TOWING. THE WELDS BROKE ON THE REPLACMENT STRAPS DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE BOWING WHEN THE WATER TANKS WERE FILLED. WHEN THE TANKS FELL THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS WAS ALSO RIPPED OUT. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THE WATER TANKS HAVE FALLEN OUT.*AK

Structure

ODI #10186179

Incident: November 17, 2006 · Filed: March 26, 2007

FRONT CAP DELAMINATION ON FIFTH WHEEL. *AK

Structure

ODI #10186175

Incident: September 1, 2006 · Filed: March 26, 2007

FRONT CAP DELAMINATION ON FIFTH WHEEL. *AK

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #10167429

Incident: August 30, 2006 · Filed: September 6, 2006

FUEL DELIVERY TO GENERATOR. I PICKED UP THE RV FROM THE REPAIR SHOP AND BROUGHT IT HOME AND RAN THE GENERATOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES UNTIL IT SHUT OFF DUE TO NO FUEL. I REMOVED THE FUEL LINE FROM THE REAR GAS TANK AND FED IT TO A REMOTE GAS CAN AND THE GENERATOR RAN FINE. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM I SENT IT TO THE WARRANTY REPAIR SHOP FOR. *NM

Structure; Equipment

ODI #10166707

Incident: August 28, 2006 · Filed: August 28, 2006

1.) FRONT CAP DELAMINATION ( YES ANOTHER ONE ) 2.) GENERATOR WILL NOT HOLD PRIME ( YES AGAIN )*JB

Electrical System; Structure; Unknown or Other

ODI #10166705

Incident: June 24, 2006 · Filed: August 28, 2006

1.) FRONT CAP DELAMINATION 2.) FRONT LANDING GEAR MOTOR SEIZED 3.) BLACK TANK INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND CAUSED BACKUP AT 1/4 FILL THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASE. 4.) GENERATOR WILL NOT HOLD PRIME AND SHUTS OFF AFTER 2-3 MINUTES OF USE. I HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE FUEL LINE AND THEN PUMP FROM AN EXTERNAL 5 GALLON CAN TO RUN THE GENERATOR. THIS STARTED WHEN THE REPAIR OF PUMP STATION WAS COMPLETED AND I WAS TOLD THAT IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. *JB

Fuel System, Other

ODI #10166700

Incident: October 5, 2005 · Filed: August 28, 2006

REAR PUMP STATION QUIT WORKING AND HAD TO BE REPAIRED WITHIN THE 1ST MONTH OF OWNING THE RV. *JB

Other Thor California Tahoe model years

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