2004 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2004 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2004 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB
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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Axle assembly (power train)
On certain fifth wheel trailers, under extreme or repeated extreme side-loading of the axles, bending of the spring hangers may occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair with the required parts. The recall began on june 10, 2005. Owners may contact thor at 888-697-8467.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I have had 3 carlisle tire failures on my 2004 tahoe transport by thor travel trailer. The VIN is [xxx]. The first failure caused damage to the tire & trailer in 2005 (marked up side of camper, destro”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 11, 2006 · Tires
“2004 thor tahoe recall notice regarding a problem with the dexter axle. *mr the consumer called the dexter axle company and gave them the serial number. Dexter axle company comfirmed that the dual axl”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 30, 2005 · Power train
Compare Thor California Tahoe 36WTB model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Thor California Tahoe 36WTB model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB | 2 | 6 |
Checking a specific 2004 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB
How do I know if my 2004 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2004 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 05V259000).
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.
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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.