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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V442000

2010 Damon Essence | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Astoria | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2010 Damon Astoria | 2011 Damon Essence | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Astoria | 2011 Damon Astoria | 2010 Damon Tuscany | 2011 Damon Tuscany — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

Published August 30, 2011 · Recall initiated: August 19, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V442000, published August 30, 2011 and initiated August 19, 2011. Recalling firm: Thor Motor Coach; 2010 Damon Essence | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Astoria | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2010 Damon Astoria | 2011 Damon Essence | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Astoria | 2011 Damon Astoria | 2010 Damon Tuscany | 2011 Damon Tuscany — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor.

What's the hazard

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 to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
DAMON
Model
ESSENCE
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Lot
2010 DAMON ESSENCE | 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH ASTORIA | 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY | 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY | 2010 DAMON ASTORIA | 2011 DAMON ESSENCE | 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH ASTORIA | 2011 DAMON ASTORIA | 2010 DAMON TUSCANY | 2011 DAMON TUSCANY
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Damon Essence | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Astoria | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2010 Damon Astoria | 2011 Damon Essence | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Astoria | 2011 Damon Astoria | 2010 Damon Tuscany | 2011 Damon Tuscany — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V442000 on August 30, 2011. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DAMON. Model: ESSENCE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)