2005 Thor California Wanderer Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2005 Thor California Wanderer, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2005 Thor California Wanderer
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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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…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Thor California Wanderer have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“In checking the trailer connection to the vehicle, i noted bare wire in the break-away braking system. This was caused by pinching between the anti-sway bar assembly and the frame. The wiring was rout”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 28, 2006 · Electrical system
“Dt*: the contact stated a safety breakaway safety switch located on the forward hitch of the travel trailer was being compromised because the chain to the stabilizer unit was rubbing against the wire”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 28, 2006 · Trailer hitches
Compare Thor California Wanderer model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Thor California Wanderer model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2005 Thor California Wanderer
How do I know if my 2005 Thor California Wanderer 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 Wanderer; 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.