1997 Thor Dutchmen
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1997 Thor Dutchmen. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1997 Thor Dutchmen. Newest first.
On certain low floor 29', 35' and 40' buses, the engine compartment insulation could fatigue and sag, potentially touching the turbocharger.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could potentially lead to a vehicle fire.
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 adjacent insulation. the retaining strip IS attached with nuts and bolts. owner notification began december 19, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gillig at 1-800-735-1500.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling
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
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