NHTSA Recall 06V208000: Furnace (equipment)
THOR CALIFORNIA INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 64,000 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Thor California Jazz.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V208000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 615001 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER › LPG SYSTEMS › FURNACE |
| Report received | June 13, 2006 |
| Owner notification | June 15, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
Fumes could enter into the trailer and could result in serious injury or death.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V208000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thor California Jazz | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Thor California Mirage | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Thor California Tahoe | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Thor California Vortex | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Thor California Wanderer | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
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.