2009 DAMON AVANTI

1 recalls — 3 complaints — 1 TSBs

15V745000 Nov 10, 2015
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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 RC0001... Read more
12,656 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VISIBILITY/WIPER1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ENGINE1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 18, 2016
Incident date: Jan 11, 2016
ALTERNATER BECAME RED HOT AND STOPPED WORKING . NOW THERE IS NO REPLACEMENT FOR THIS ALTERNATER WHICH IS AN INTERNATIONAL PART THAT SHOULD COST ABOUT $300 BUT NO. INTERNATIONAL WANTS ME TO PAY , WITH PARTS AND LABOR JUST UNDER $2500 FOR THIS FIX . THIS NEEDS TO BE A WARRENTY OR RECALL . MY COACH WAS... Read more
ENGINE Jan 18, 2016
Incident date: Jan 11, 2016
ALTERNATER BECAME RED HOT AND STOPPED WORKING . NOW THERE IS NO REPLACEMENT FOR THIS ALTERNATER WHICH IS AN INTERNATIONAL PART THAT SHOULD COST ABOUT $300 BUT NO. INTERNATIONAL WANTS ME TO PAY , WITH PARTS AND LABOR JUST UNDER $2500 FOR THIS FIX . THIS NEEDS TO BE A WARRENTY OR RECALL . MY COACH WAS... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jul 13, 2014
Incident date: Jul 13, 2014
MY WIPERS HAVEN'T BEEN WORKING RIGHT FROM THE DAY I BOUGHT IT NEW. THE WIPER ARMS WHEN YOU TURN THEM ON GO ALL THE WAY AROUND UNTIL THEY STOP BECAUSE OF THE WASHER HOSE THAT'S THE ONLY THING THAT SAVES THEM. IHAVE HAD THEM FIXED ABOUT 6 TIMES SO FAR, CAN'T DRIVE IN THE RAIN, CAN'T TRUST THEM,SOME TI... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2009 DAMON AVANTI

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
LTR 110317 Nov 3, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This letter stated that there was one (1) Service Notification issued for the month of October, 2017.

DAMON AVANTI — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DAMON AVANTI across all model years (2009–2011).

4 Total Recalls
5 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

DAMON AVANTI — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2011 2 2 View
2010 1 0 View
2009 (current) 1 3

Other DAMON Models

Model Recalls Complaints
ASTORIA 0 0 View
ASTORIA PACIFIC 0 0 View
ASTORIA WALDORF 0 0 View
CAMPLITE 0 0 View
CAMPLITES 0 0 View
CHALLENGER 0 0 View
DAMON 0 0 View
DAYBREAK 0 0 View