Gas cooking range/oven control valve/suburban
Defect Summary
On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with suburban three burner match light gas ranges, the oven thermostat control valve can allow gas flow to the oven burner when the oven control knob is pushed in and not fully in the correct position to light the pilot.
Safety Consequence
If the oven control knob was depressed for some time before lighting the pilot light, the excess gas in the oven could cause a flash at the opening of the oven, possibly resulting in personal injury.
Corrective Action
Thor is working with suburban to replace the oven thermostat control free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact suburban at 1-423-775-2131 or thor at 1-888-697-8467.
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FAQ: Recall 07V237000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 07V237000?
NHTSA recall 07V237000 was issued by Thor California, Inc. on June 12, 2007. It addresses: Gas cooking range/oven control valve/suburban. The recall affects approximately 8 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Thor California, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 07V237000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.