2005 Thor California Transport Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Thor California Transport, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 Thor California Transport
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.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Thor California Transport have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 10 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While servicing the tandum wheel rims i noticed that the frame of my 2005 33 foot 5th wheel thor transport trailer is cracked in many places. The majority of the cracks are located in the frame at the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 9, 2008 · Structure
Compare Thor California Transport model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Thor California Transport model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Thor California Transport | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Thor California Transport | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Thor California Transport | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 Thor California Transport
How do I know if my 2005 Thor California Transport 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 2005 Thor California Transport; 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 07V282000).
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.