2004 Thor California TAHOE FURY: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
8 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
375 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Frame And Members is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 8 complaints (37.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure:Frame And Members | 3 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension System | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 1 |
Structure:Frame And Members: 3; Equipment: 1; Structure: 1; Structure:Body:Door: 1; Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension System: 1; Tires: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 1; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
2003: 2; 2004: 2; 2005: 2; 2006: 1; 2008: 1
Pattern summary
Structure:Frame And Members leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10039047 · 2003-09-17 (September 17, 2003)
"RUNNING GEAR FAULT / WORKSHOP!" COMES ON WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING OVER A HARD BUMP. DEALER SAYS THAT VW SENT A 'FIX" AND IT SHOULD BE OK. IT IS NOT OK !! I WAS READING IN A PORSCHE FORUM THAT THE AIR SPRING ON A CAYENNE GAVE OUT AND THE VEHICLE TROLLED OVER IN AN OFF ROADING TRIP!!! (ROADFLY.COM). *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10039047 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10045090 · 2003-10-30 (October 30, 2003)
NEW CAR NEW MODEL VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. A LOT OF PROBLEMS WINDSHIELD IS WARPED AND HAS A LOT OF FLAWS ON THE GLASS- WHEN DRIVING IN SUNLIGHT THE GLASS IS WAVY AND ROAD AND SIGNS ARE BLURY AT TIMES. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 3,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10045090 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10056211 · 2004-01-30 (January 30, 2004)
SUDDEN ACCELERATION FROM SLOW SPEED. REPEATABLE AT WILL. STEPS TO REPRODUCE: BRING VEHICLE TO SLOW SPEED (<5MPH), PUSH ACCELERATOR. NOTHING HAPPENS FOR A FEW SECONDS, THEN VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY *LEAPS* FORWARD THROWING VEHICLE OCCUPANTS BACK INTO THEIR SEATS.
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10056211 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10060260 · 2004-03-03 (March 3, 2004)
I BOUGHT A NEW 2004 TOUAREG IN DALLAS. TWO TO THREE WEEKS INTO DRIVING IT, THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM/RADIO/CD WENT COMPLETELY "DARK" AND STOPPED WORKING. IT'S NOW STUCK ON ONE RADIO STATION. NOTHING ELSE WORKS AND THE SCREEN IS 100% BLACK. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THEY A) HAVE NO REPLACEMENT UNIT B) THERE IS NOT A UNIT IN THE USA C) THEY CAN'T SHIP ONE FROM GERMANY D) THEY WON'T DISABLE A CAR ON THE LOT AND SWAP UNITS AND E) THAT I HAVE TO RETURN MY LOAN CAR AND DRIVE MY TOUAREG UNTIL A PART COMES IN (WHICH MAY BE NEVER ACCORDING TO THEM). I ASK…
Owner-reported narrative. 650 miles reported. Look up ODI 10060260 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10113303 · 2005-03-02 (March 2, 2005)
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 04V241000 CONCERNING FRAME AND MEMBERS. BECAUSE OF IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION DEALER REFUSED TO DO RECALL REPAIRS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10113303 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10120512 · 2005-05-10 (May 10, 2005)
DT: NUMEROUS REPAIRS DONE TO PULL BEHIND TRAVEL TRAILER. 1. THE FRAME HAS BEEN OUT OF SQUARE AND COULDN'T OPEN THE REAR DOOR . 2. THE FLOOR ON THE LEFT SAGS BY AN INCH. 3. THE TRAILER BLOWS TIRES EASILY. 4. THE WINDOWS AND VENT OPEN ON THEIR OWN DUE TO VIBRATION. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL ABOUT THE FRAME STRUCTURE THAT WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROBLEMS THAT THE CONSUMER WAS HAVING. CURRENTLY, THE MANUFACTURER SAYS THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON IT. THEY WILL BE MAILING OUT NEW NOTICES EXPLAINING WHY THEY WERE MISINFORMED. HE TALKED TO SHAW…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10120512 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10155093 · 2006-04-11 (April 11, 2006)
WAS DRIVING WITH MY 2004 33' TAHOE FURY TOY HAULER SWAYED THE ENTIRE WAY. IT SWAYED INTO THE MEDIAN AND BLEW THREE TIRES ON THE LEFT SIDE AND DID LOTS OF BODY DAMAGE. THE SWAYING IS A BIG PROBLEM NO MATTER HOW I TRY TO SET THIS UP. I HAVE FOUND A CAMPAIGN ID 04V24300 BUT THE MANUAL CLAIMS IT HAS BEEN CANCELED SO NOW THERE IS NO REMEDY TO MY TOY HAULDER. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10155093 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10232502 · 2008-06-27 (June 27, 2008)
FRAME ROLLS ON 2004 THOR TAHOE TOYHAULER 39FEET LONG SAFETY RECALL NOTICE ISSUED HAS HAPPENED 3X AND NOW THEY DON'T WANT TO COME GOOD TO FIX IT. THEY HAVE FIXED HALF THE PROBLEM ONLY.
Owner-reported narrative. 20 miles reported. Look up ODI 10232502 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
04V241000 · Structure
Reported: 2004-05-25 (May 25, 2004)
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY OCCUR WHEN THE BACK OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER IS LOADED WITH CARGO.
Consequence: UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, THE IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY CAUSE HANDLING PROBLEMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, POTENTIAL SWAYING OF THE TRAILER WHILE BEING TOWED ON THE ROAD. THIS COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN AN CRASH INVOLVING THE TRAVEL TRAILER AND THE TOW VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD REINFORCING STEEL TO THE A-FRAME, INSTALL A NEW COUPLER WITH HIGHER WEIGHT CAPACITY, AND HIGHER CAPACITY SAFETY CHAINS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THOR CALIFORNIA AT 1-888-697-8467.
NHTSA campaign record ↗04V242000 · Structure
Reported: 2004-05-25 (May 25, 2004)
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY OCCUR WHEN THE BACK OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER IS LOADED WITH CARGO.
Consequence: UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, THE IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY CAUSE HANDLING PROBLEMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, POTENTIAL SWAYING OF THE TRAILER WHILE BEING TOWED ON THE ROAD. THIS COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN AN CRASH INVOLVING THE TRAVEL TRAILER AND THE TOW VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD THE NECESSARY WEIGHT AT THE TRAILER'S A-FRAME. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THOR CALIFORNIA AT 1-888-697-8467. THIS RECALL WAS SUPERSEDED BY 06V-466.
NHTSA campaign record ↗04V243000 · Structure
Reported: 2004-05-25 (May 25, 2004)
ON CERTAIN 'TOY BOX' TRAVEL TRAILERS, IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY OCCUR WHEN THE BACK OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER IS LOADED WITH CARGO.
Consequence: UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, THE IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY CAUSE HANDLING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRAVEL TRAILER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, POTENTIAL SWAYING OF THE TRAILER WHILE BEING TOWED ON THE ROAD, WHICH COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A CRASH INVOLVING THE TRAVEL TRAILER AND THE TOW VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD THE NECESSARY WEIGHT AT THE TRAILER'S A-FRAME, CHANGE THE TRAILERS A-FRAME TO A THICKER STEEL, AND CHANGE THE TRAILER'S COUPLER AND SAFETY CHAINS TO A HIGHER WEIGHT RATING. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY OR FEBRUARY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THOR CALIFORNIA AT 1-888-697-8467.
NHTSA campaign record ↗06V468000 · Structure
Reported: 2006-12-04 (December 4, 2006)
ON CERTAIN CARGO/TRAVEL TRAILERS, OVERLOADING AND INCORRECTLY POSITIONING CARGO IN THE REAR CARGO AREA CAN RESULT IN ALIGHT HITCH WEIGHT AND AFFECT STABILITY.
Consequence: DEPENDING ON THE SPECIFIC TOW VEHICLE AND ITS HITCH EQUIPMENT, A SUFFICIENTLY LIGHT HITCH WEIGHT CAN RESULT IN SWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. TOO MUCH WEIGHT INCORRECTLY POSITIONED CAN ALSO RESULT IN SEVERE BENDING OF THE A-FRAME ASSEMBLY, FAILURE OF THE COUPLER ASSEMBLY, AND/OR FAILURE OF THE SAFETY CHAINS. THIS CAN CAUSE A CRASH INVOLVING THE TRAILER AND TOW VEHICLE.
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 REINFORCE THE A-FRAME. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THOR AT 1-888-697-8467. NOTE: THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERSEDES A PREVIOUS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 04V243).
NHTSA campaign record ↗