How many recalls does the 1996 Thor Dutchmen have?

The 1996 Thor Dutchmen has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1996 Thor Dutchmen has an open recall?

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1996 Thor Dutchmen Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1996 Thor Dutchmen has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,108 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 02V325000 2002-12-06 2,108 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR 29', 35' AND 40' BUSES, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT INSULATION COULD FATIGUE AND SAG, POTENTIALLY TOUCHING THE TURBOCHARGER.

Consequence

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…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 Thor Dutchmen as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.