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NHTSA Recall 03V320000: Axle assembly (power train)

THOR CALIFORNIA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 38 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Tahoe 36WTB.

38
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2003
owners notified (August 19)
NHTSA campaign03V320000
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › AXLE ASSEMBLY
Report receivedAugust 22, 2003
Owner notificationAugust 19, 2003
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain fifth wheel trailers, depending upon the manner in which items are stored in the trailer during transit and the corresponding weight distribution, the trailer could begin to sway while being towed.

Safety risk

This defect could result in a vehicle crash involving both the trailer and the tow vehicle, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Remedy

Thor will notify its customers to arrange to have the trailers transported to thor california's factory for repair. Owner notification august 19, 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 california at 1-888-697-8467.

Notes

Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administrationalso, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 03V320000

Make and modelModel years
Tahoe 36WTB2004
Wanderer 367WTB2004

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.