NHTSA vehicle safety data
2004 Thor Citation Recalls & Complaints
The 2004 Thor Citation has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Thor dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2004 Thor Citation. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2004 Thor Citation owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Thor Citation, describing incidents dated July 22, 2006.
Most-cited components
- Structure 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10187967 · Filed
FRAME FAILURE, CAUSING POOR TOWING. CRACKS IN FRAME ALONG WITH CROSS MEMBER BEING RIPPED FROM MAIN FRAME RAIL. THIS WAS CAUSED BY POOR ENGINEERING ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.*AK
REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC
NHTSA #08V369000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported July 21, 2008 · THOR AMERICA
Potentially affected: 2,700 vehicles
Owners notified November 4, 2008 · Vehicles built June 1, 2003 – April 30, 2005 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
THOR AMERICA IS RECALLING 2,700 MY 2003-2005 CITATION, CHATEAU, AND CORSAIR TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Safety consequence
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
THOR AMERICA IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR THOR AMERICA AT 1-570-837-1663.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC
NHTSA #07V127000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported March 20, 2007 · THOR AMERICA
Potentially affected: 12,000 vehicles
Owners notified June 13, 2007 · Vehicles built April 1, 1997 – April 30, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Safety consequence
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
THOR AMERICA WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR THOR AMERICA AT 1-570-837-1663.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
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