Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1997 Thor Dutchmen peaked in 2006, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1997 Thor Dutchmen
Other, diesel, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Aug 7, 2006 to Aug 7, 2006.
Recall campaigns covering this model year12,108 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 1997 other
Severity index0.01997 others average 8.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 1997 Thor Dutchmen name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 1997 Thor Dutchmen
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02V-325 | Dec 6, 2002 | On certain low floor 29', 35' and 40' buses, the engine compartment insulation could fatigue and sag, potentially touching the turbocharger | Engine and cooling | 2,108 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1997 Thor Dutchmen
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 7, 2006Failure Aug 3, 200664,590 milesWasilla, AKEngine 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
NHTSA complaint 10164852
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.