Damon: recalls by model and year

This table compares the model lines of Damon only. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints. This site does not compare one make with a different make.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

1. 17V758000Received 22 Nov 2017. 110,400 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

   Report filed by Thor Motor Coach. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jan 2018. The campaign has 321 make, model and year entries.

2. 15V745000Received 10 Nov 2015. 12,656 units.

   Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Thor Challenger, Thor Citation, Thor Hurricane, Thor Tuscany, Thor Windsport, 2011-2012 Thor Astoria, Thor Avanti, Thor Chateau, 2011-2014 Thor Daybreak, 2011-2015 Thor Outlaw, Thor Siesta, 2014-2015 Thor Miramar, 2012 Thor Four Winds, 2008-2011 Damon Astoria, Damon Daybreak, Damon Outlaw, Damon Tuscany, 2008-2012, Damon Challenger, 2008-2010 Damon Essence, 2009-2011 Damon Avanti, Four Winds Chateau, Four Winds Citation, Four Winds Four Winds, Four Winds Hurricane, Four Winds Siesta, Four Winds Windsport, 2009-2010 Four Winds Dorado, Four Winds Dutchmen, Four Winds Magellan, Four Winds Mandalay and 2009 Four Winds Fun Mover, and Four Winds Presidio motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Thor will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism and replace all of the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000111.

   Report filed by Thor Motor Coach. Manufacturer campaign number RC000111. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Jan 2016. The campaign has 108 make, model and year entries.

3. 11V442000Received 19 Aug 2011. 332 units.

   Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by THOR INDUSTRIES. Manufacturer campaign number RC000040. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Sep 2011. The campaign has 10 make, model and year entries.

4. 11V248000Received 21 Apr 2011. 68 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by THOR MOTOR COACH. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 May 2011. The campaign has 4 make, model and year entries.

5. 11V058000Received 25 Jan 2011. 371 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Thor motor coach is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 damon challenger, model year 2008-2009 challenger platinum, model year 2007-2011 daybreak, model year 2010 daybreak classic, model year 2009-2010 daybreak sport, model year 2007-2009, outlaw and model year 2011 four winds hurricane, recreational vehicles manufactured from march 2007, through august 2008. The fuel-fill cap assemblies used to seal the unused side of the dual-fill gasoline fuel tank were produced with a hose material that did not meet design specifications. During normal usage the hose material may deteriorate which may result in fuel leaks.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire which may result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Navistar/workhorse is handling the remedy and owner notification for this campaign please see navistar/workhorse's defect report 10v-348. Navistar/workhorse will replace the original fuel-fill cap assemblies with ones assembled with hose material that meets design specifications. This service will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890.

   Report filed by THOR MOTOR COACH. The campaign has 13 make, model and year entries.

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A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

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Which Damon model line has the most recall campaigns?

The Challenger: 18 campaigns for 19 model years. A line with more model years has more campaigns.

Which Damon model line has the most complaints?

The Challenger: 44 complaints for 19 model years. A line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints.

Which components do the complaints about Damon vehicles name?

Structure: 146.4 per 1,000 component mentions. Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 121.3 per 1,000 component mentions. Electrical System: 83.7 per 1,000 component mentions.

How many units are in the recall campaigns for Damon?

177,594 units in 39 campaigns. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make.