NHTSA Recall 11V442000: Motor (visibility)

THOR INDUSTRIES reported this safety recall to NHTSA on August 19, 2011, covering an estimated 332 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Damon Astoria.

332

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

2011

owners notified (September 6)

NHTSA campaign	11V442000
Manufacturer campaign	RC000040
Component	VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › MOTOR
Report received	August 19, 2011
Owner notification	September 6, 2011
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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.

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 11V442000

Make and model	Model years
Damon Astoria	2010, 2011
Damon Essence	2010, 2011
Damon Tuscany	2010, 2011
Thor Motor Coach Astoria	2011, 2012
Thor Motor Coach Tuscany	2011, 2012

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.