NHTSA Recall 11V248000: Switch (exterior lighting)
THOR MOTOR COACH reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 68 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Damon Avanti.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V248000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | April 21, 2011 |
| Owner notification | May 31, 2011 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 outlaw and model year 2011 avanti motor homes manufactured from august 2007, through november 2010. The stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.
Safety risk
The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning.
Remedy
Tmc will notify owners and repairs will be performed by damiler trucks (dtna) dealerships free of charge. (see dtna's recall campaign 10v-178.) notification to owners by dtna is expected to begin during may 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V248000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.