2005 Thor California Tahoe Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2005 Thor California Tahoe, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2005 Thor California Tahoe
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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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
On certain trailers, the lock of the side ramp door may not be properly latched by the consumer, could fail to lock properly, or the attaching hardware could come loose.
Remedy: Dealers will modify the set screw and install a secondary latch mechanism free of charge. The recall began on july 23, 2007. Owners should contact thor california at 888-697-8467.
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Structure
On certain cargo/travel trailers, there is a possibility of overloading in the rear cargo area. Too much weight incorrectly positioned in this area can result in a light hitch weight and affect stability.
Remedy: Owners will be asked to inspect their trailer, tow vehicle, and hitch equipment and to follow proper loading procedures as explained in the owner's guide supplement which will be provided with the owner letter. The…
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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 Tahoe have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“New carlisle st 205 75 r15 travel trailer tire blow out with less than 600 miles on it. Had traveles 40 miles when it disintegrated. Have read/ heard of multiple incidents involving the sam situation”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2007 · Tires
“We purchased a 2005 tahoe toy box by thor in may, 2004. We've had many incidents involving the rear tires and axles. There was a safety recall campaign no. 150030 issued. We purchased the trailer from”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 2, 2007 · Tires
Compare Thor California Tahoe model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Thor California Tahoe model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2005 Thor California Tahoe
How do I know if my 2005 Thor California Tahoe 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2005 Thor California Tahoe; 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.
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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.