Damon / Thor Motor Coach recall: Visibility
What is wrong
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 damon tuscany, astoria, and essence recreational vehicles and model year 2011 and 2012 tmc tuscany and astoria recreational vehicles manufactured from may 7, 2009, through august 12, 2011. The circuit breaker for the windshield wiper motor is insufficient for the load. The breaker should have a 15 amp rating, however the vehicle was built with one rated at 10 amps.
What could happen
The windshield wiper will stop operating if the breaker trips due to a circuit overload. If this occurs, the driver's field of vision may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will exchange the breaker with a 15-amp one, free of charge. The safety recall began on september 6, 2011. Owners may contact tmc warranty/service department at 1-877-855-2867.
Vehicles covered
- Damon Astoria 2010–2011
- Damon Essence 2010–2011
- Damon Tuscany 2010–2011
- Thor Motor Coach Astoria 2011–2012
- Thor Motor Coach Tuscany 2011–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V442000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Thor Industries
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 19, 2011
- Owners notified
- Sep 6, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 332
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 7, 2009 to Aug 12, 2011
- Part
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
- Maker's own recall number
- RC000040
Notes
Tmc's recall campaign number is rc000040.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Damon / Four Winds / Thor and more recall: Equipment Nov 22, 2017
- Damon / Four Winds / Thor Motor and more recall: Equipment Nov 10, 2015
- Damon / Four Winds recall: Equipment Nov 16, 2010
- Thor Motor Coach recall: Vehicle speed control Dec 11, 2012
- Thor Motor Coach recall: Engine and engine cooling Oct 19, 2011
- Thor Motor Coach recall: Equipment Jul 8, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.