1997 Thor Dutchmen Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Thor Dutchmen, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Thor Dutchmen
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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Engine and engine cooling
On certain low floor 29', 35' and 40' buses, the engine compartment insulation could fatigue and sag, potentially touching the turbocharger.
Remedy: Gillig is providing the owners with new insulation and installation procedures. The new insulation is to be installed on the inside side surface of the access hatch and a mechanical retaining strip to support the…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Thor Dutchmen have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 64,590 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The spark plug blew out of the 3rd plug hole on the passenger side of my ford v-10 engine. It stripped all the threads in the hole and broke the coil mount off. *jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 7, 2006 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare Thor Dutchmen model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Thor Dutchmen model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Thor Dutchmen | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 Thor Dutchmen | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 Thor Dutchmen | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 Thor Dutchmen | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Thor Dutchmen | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 Thor Dutchmen | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 Thor Dutchmen | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 Thor Dutchmen | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Thor Dutchmen | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Thor Dutchmen | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Thor Dutchmen | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Thor Dutchmen | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 Thor Dutchmen | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1997 Thor Dutchmen
How do I know if my 1997 Thor Dutchmen 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 1997 Thor Dutchmen; 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 dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V325000).
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.