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Thor California Vortex Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints across 11 model years of the Thor California Vortex (1997–2007). The most-complained-about year is 2005.

4
safety recalls, all years
2
owner complaints, all years
2005
year with most recalls
2005
year with most complaints

Pick your Thor California Vortex model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2007 Thor California Vortex11
2006 Thor California Vortex20
2005 Thor California Vortex41
2004 Thor California Vortex20
2003 Thor California Vortex10
2002 Thor California Vortex10
2001 Thor California Vortex10
2000 Thor California Vortex10
1999 Thor California Vortex10
1998 Thor California Vortex10
1997 Thor California Vortex10

What Thor California Vortex owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The 2005 model year has the most, with 1.

All Thor California Vortex recalls (4)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Thor California Vortex, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 07V282000 Reported 243 vehicles potentially affected THOR CALIFORNIA INC.

    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.

    Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007

  2. Structure

    NHTSA 06V468000 Reported 117 vehicles potentially affected THOR CALIFORNIA INC.

    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…

    Model years: 2004, 2005

  3. Structure

    NHTSA 06V466000 Reported 17 vehicles potentially affected THOR CALIFORNIA INC.

    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…

    Model years: 2005

  4. Furnace (equipment)

    NHTSA 06V208000 Reported 64,000 vehicles potentially affected THOR CALIFORNIA INC.

    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…

    Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Other Thor California models

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.