NHTSA Recall 05V531000: Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
THOR CALIFORNIA INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 387 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Thor California Tahoe 36WTB.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V531000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Report received | November 18, 2005 |
| Owner notification | November 22, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain fifth wheel trailers, there is a possibility of overloading the slideout resettable circuit breaker and the slideout control switch.
Safety risk
The slideout control switch may fail under high current loads, and overheat possibly causing a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the slideout control switch and replace the slideout resettable circuit breaker with a slow blow, ceramic cartridge fuse and fuse holder assembly. The recall began on november 22, 2005. Owners may contact thor at 888-697-8467.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V531000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thor California Tahoe 36WTB | 2005 |
| Thor California Tahoe 39WTB | 2005 |
| Thor California Wonderer 365WTB | 2005 |
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.