2004 Thor California TAHOE 36WTB: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data updated: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Power Train:Axle Assembly is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 2 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 |
Power Train:Axle Assembly: 1; Tires:Tread/Belt: 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 | 0 |
| 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: 0; 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
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
2005: 1; 2006: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Axle Assembly 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 10135597 · 2005-08-30 (August 30, 2005)
2004 THOR TAHOE RECALL NOTICE REGARDING A PROBLEM WITH THE DEXTER AXLE. *MR THE CONSUMER CALLED THE DEXTER AXLE COMPANY AND GAVE THEM THE SERIAL NUMBER. DEXTER AXLE COMPANY COMFIRMED THAT THE DUAL AXLE OF THIS RV WAS RATED 6000 LBS. PER AXLE. THE CONSUMER THEN CALLED CARLISLE TIRE COMPANY WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE LT235/85R16, LOAD RANGE E TIRE HAVE A MAX LOAD PER TIRE OF 3042. THE CONSUMER RECENTLY HAD TWO BLOWOUTS OF THESE TIRES WITH LESS THAN 3000 MILES ON THEM. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS RV HAS SOME DESIGN FLAWS AND IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10135597 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10167916 · 2006-09-11 (September 11, 2006)
I HAVE HAD 3 CARLISLE TIRE FAILURES ON MY 2004 TAHOE TRANSPORT BY THOR TRAVEL TRAILER. THE VIN IS [XXX]. THE FIRST FAILURE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE TIRE & TRAILER IN 2005 (MARKED UP SIDE OF CAMPER, DESTROYED TIRE, DAMAGED/BENT FRAME, TORE UP UNDERBODY SEALING MATERIAL) TRAVELING SOUTH OF I-25 SOUTH OF COLORADO SPRINGS, CO ON OUR WAY HOME TO [XXX]. SINCE THEN, I HAVE FOUND 2 OTHER TIRES FAIL BY HAVING A BELT BREAK IN THE TREAD CAUSING A LARGE "BUBBLE". LUCKILY, I HAVE FOUND THESE FAILED TIRES PRIOR TO ANY BLOWOUT OR ACCIDENT. I NOTIFIED THE MAN…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10167916 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
05V259000 · Power Train:Axle Assembly
Reported: 2005-06-02 (June 2, 2005)
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, UNDER EXTREME OR REPEATED EXTREME SIDE-LOADING OF THE AXLES, BENDING OF THE SPRING HANGERS MAY OCCUR.
Consequence: SEVERE BENDING OF THE AXLE HANGERS, POSSIBILITY LOSS OF TRAILER CONTROL WHILE TOWING, AND THE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR WITH THE REQUIRED PARTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOR AT 888-697-8467.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
2 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2004 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 150.0%ODI 10167916I HAVE HAD 3 CARLISLE TIRE FAILURES ON MY 2004 TAHOE TRANSPORT BY THOR TRAVEL TRAILER. THE VIN IS [XXX]. THE FIRST FAILURE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE TIRE & TRAILER IN 2005 (MARKED UP SIDE OF CAMPER, DESTROYED TIRE, DAMAGED/BENT FRAME, TORE UP UNDERBODY SEALING MATERIAL) TRAVELING SOUTH OF I-25 SOUTH OF COLORADO SPRINGS, CO ON OUR WAY HOME TO [XXX]. SINCE THEN, I HAVE FOUND 2 OTHER TIRES FAIL BY HAVING A BELT BREAK IN THE TREAD CAUSING A LARGE "BUBBLE". LUCKILY, I HAVE FOUND THESE FAILED TIRES PRIOR TO ANY BLOWOUT OR ACCIDENT. I NOTIFIED THE MAN… | 116.7%ODI 10199816 · 8,000 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 THOR TAHOE 36WTB FIFTH WHEEL (NA). THE VEHICLE HAS TOMAX POWER KING ST TIRES, SIZE 23580R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DISINTEGRATED. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE. THE CONTACT DROVE APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES AND NOTICED ANOTHER FLAT TIRE ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. THE TREAD SEPARATED ON BOTH REAR TIRES. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE TIRES TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS A TRAILER, THEREFORE NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE TIRE FAILURE MILE… |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 10148768 · 100 miDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE USING THE 5TH WHEEL, THE FRAME SEPARATED FROM THE STRUCTURE. THE BODY OF THE TRAILER WARPED AND CAME APART. THE TRAILER ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE GENERATOR; FUSES ARE CONTINUALLY BLOWN AND REPLACED. THE TRAILER SHIFTS 1/4 INCH FORWARD WHEN THE WEIGHT IS RESTING ON THE HITCH. THE CONTACT HAD THE TRAILER INSPECTED BY AN AUTOMOTIVE EXPERT WHO DEEMED THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO BE DRIVEN IN A WRITTEN LETTER. THE MANUFACTURER HAD POSSESSION OF THE TRAILER FOR SEVERAL WEEKS FOR REPAIRS, HOWEVER THE ATTEMPT WAS UN… |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 150.0%ODI 101355972004 THOR TAHOE RECALL NOTICE REGARDING A PROBLEM WITH THE DEXTER AXLE. *MR THE CONSUMER CALLED THE DEXTER AXLE COMPANY AND GAVE THEM THE SERIAL NUMBER. DEXTER AXLE COMPANY COMFIRMED THAT THE DUAL AXLE OF THIS RV WAS RATED 6000 LBS. PER AXLE. THE CONSUMER THEN CALLED CARLISLE TIRE COMPANY WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE LT235/85R16, LOAD RANGE E TIRE HAVE A MAX LOAD PER TIRE OF 3042. THE CONSUMER RECENTLY HAD TWO BLOWOUTS OF THESE TIRES WITH LESS THAN 3000 MILES ON THEM. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS RV HAS SOME DESIGN FLAWS AND IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Structure | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 10244920COMPLAINT IS FOR A THOR AEROLITE CUB HARD TOP TRAILER NOT A TAHOE 36WTB. I DID NOT FIND THE CUB LISTED IN YOUR DROP DOWN LIST. A FOUR MONTH OLD CHILD ROLLED OUT OF THE POP OUT BED OF THE TRAILER AND FELL APPROXIMATELY FOUR FEET TO THE GROUND BELOW NARROWLY MISSING THE TRAILER TONGUE. THE CHILD SUSTAINED FACIAL AND LEG TRAUMA AS A RESULT OF THE FALL. *TR |
| Structure:Body | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 10148768 · 100 miDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE USING THE 5TH WHEEL, THE FRAME SEPARATED FROM THE STRUCTURE. THE BODY OF THE TRAILER WARPED AND CAME APART. THE TRAILER ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE GENERATOR; FUSES ARE CONTINUALLY BLOWN AND REPLACED. THE TRAILER SHIFTS 1/4 INCH FORWARD WHEN THE WEIGHT IS RESTING ON THE HITCH. THE CONTACT HAD THE TRAILER INSPECTED BY AN AUTOMOTIVE EXPERT WHO DEEMED THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO BE DRIVEN IN A WRITTEN LETTER. THE MANUFACTURER HAD POSSESSION OF THE TRAILER FOR SEVERAL WEEKS FOR REPAIRS, HOWEVER THE ATTEMPT WAS UN… |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 10811397TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 THOR CALIFORNIA TAHOE 36WTB. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SWAYED AND TILTED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE LEAF SPRING WAS BENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V259000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. |
| Suspension:Multiple Axle | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 10194264TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 THOR TAHOE 36WTB. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, BOTH REAR TIRES BLEW OUT FIVE TIMES AND CAUSED FIVE CRASHES. THE CONTACT IS UNAWARE OF THE REPAIRS THAT WERE PERFORMED. THE TRAILER IS CURRENTLY IN THE REPAIR SHOP. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE INSURANCE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE. NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THE BACK ENTRY STAIRS WERE REPLACED. THE WATER TANK UNDER THE TRAILER CAME OFF WHILE THE RV WAS PARKED. UPDATED 08/06/07.*JB |
| Tires | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 10194264TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 THOR TAHOE 36WTB. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, BOTH REAR TIRES BLEW OUT FIVE TIMES AND CAUSED FIVE CRASHES. THE CONTACT IS UNAWARE OF THE REPAIRS THAT WERE PERFORMED. THE TRAILER IS CURRENTLY IN THE REPAIR SHOP. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE INSURANCE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE. NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THE BACK ENTRY STAIRS WERE REPLACED. THE WATER TANK UNDER THE TRAILER CAME OFF WHILE THE RV WAS PARKED. UPDATED 08/06/07.*JB |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No usable records for this analysis. | ||||
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2004: 1 complaints · 2005: 2 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Power Train:Axle Assembly | Tires:Tread/Belt |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | — | 0 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.