2005 Thor California Jazz Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2005 Thor California Jazz, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2005 Thor California Jazz
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Structure
On certain travel trailers, under certain load and speed conditions, excessive vehicle sway could develop leading to a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Dealers will install weight compensating steel to the trailer a-frame and reinforce the axle hangers if necessary. The trailer weight certification labels will be replaced with new weight certification labels. Owners…
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Structure
On certain cargo/travel trailers, overloading and incorrectly positioning cargo in the rear cargo area can result in alight hitch weight and affect stability.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the trailer, tow vehicle and hitch equipment; install new cargo load limit labels and placards in the cargo area; furnish loading limit information; replace the coupler and safety chains; and…
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Furnace (equipment)
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.
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…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Thor California Jazz have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 8,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 thor california jazz trailer. The contact stated that the trailer veered left and right independently. The trailer was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not n”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 8, 2015 · Steering
“I was pulling my fifth wheel trailer at about 55 0r 60 MPH when i blew one tire,was able to get pullover and stop to change it, and tried to tie all the damage sheet metal back to keep it off the tire”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 3, 2009 · Tires
Compare Thor California Jazz model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Thor California Jazz model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Thor California Jazz | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Thor California Jazz | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Thor California Jazz | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Thor California Jazz | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Thor California Jazz | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 Thor California Jazz | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Thor California Jazz | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 Thor California Jazz | 2 | 2 |
| 2005 Thor California Jazz | 3 | 3 |
| 2006 Thor California Jazz | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Thor California Jazz | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 Thor California Jazz | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2005 Thor California Jazz
How do I know if my 2005 Thor California Jazz has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2005 Thor California Jazz; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Thor California dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V208000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Thor California models
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.