Damon Astoria, Essence, Tuscany; Thor Motor Coach Astoria and 1 more (2010-2012): Visibility
Recall 11V442000 · Aug 19, 2011 · Thor Industries
332
vehicles affected
332
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11V442000
- Date
- Aug 19, 2011
- Maker
- Thor Industries
- Units affected
- 332
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Windshield wiper/washer > Motor
- Model years
- 2010-2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
5 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | 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 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 11V442000?
5 models: Damon Astoria (2010-2011), Damon Essence (2010-2011), Damon Tuscany (2010-2011) and 2 more, about 332 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 11V442000?
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.
What can 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.