2005 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2005 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2005 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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Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
On certain fifth wheel trailers, there is a possibility of overloading the slideout resettable circuit breaker and the slideout control switch.
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…
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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.
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 4,050 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 thor california tahoe 36wtb. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle swayed and tilted. The contact noticed that the leaf spring was bent. The vehicle was not diagn”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 21, 2015 · Suspension
“Complaint is for a thor aerolite cub hard top trailer not a tahoe 36wtb. I did not find the cub listed in your drop down list. A four month old child rolled out of the pop out bed of the trailer and f”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 9, 2008 · Structure
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 2005 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB
How do I know if my 2005 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2005 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB; 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 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.