NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Thor Dutchmen
The 1997 Thor Dutchmen has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Thor dealer.
Complete safety data for the 1997 Thor Dutchmen. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #02V325000Reported December 6, 2002 · GILLIG CORPORATION
Defect description
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR 29', 35' AND 40' BUSES, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT INSULATION COULD FATIGUE AND SAG, POTENTIALLY TOUCHING THE TURBOCHARGER.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Free manufacturer remedy
GILLIG IS PROVIDING THE OWNERS WITH NEW INSULATION AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. THE NEW INSULATION IS TO BE INSTALLED ON THE INSIDE SIDE SURFACE OF THE ACCESS HATCH AND A MECHANICAL RETAINING STRIP TO SUPPORT THE ADJACENT INSULATION. THE RETAINING STRIP IS ATTACHED WITH NUTS AND BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 19, 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 GILLIG AT 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
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