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2012 DAMON CHALLENGER

1 recalls — 0 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

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2012 DAMON CHALLENGER

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.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — DAMON CHALLENGER

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

SQ99013 Opened: May 19, 1999
SQ — Open — Model Year: 1998
OMITTED EXHAUST HANGER
THIS INVESTIGATION IS OPENED TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM.HISTORICALLY, PROBLEMS THAT WOULD ALLOW VEHICLE COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED BY CONDUCTING SAFETY RECALLS.
PE97024 Opened: Jun 3, 1997 — Closed: Sep 24, 1997
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1993
CHASSIS SPRING SHACKLES
ALLEGED SPRING SHACKLES ON A 5TH WHEEL TRAILER
PE93014 Opened: Mar 8, 1993 — Closed: Jun 18, 1993
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1992
THROTTLE LINKAGE INTERFER
There is no summary currently available

DAMON CHALLENGER — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DAMON CHALLENGER across all model years (1997–2012).

61 Total Recalls
57 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

DAMON CHALLENGER — Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
2012 (current) 1 0
2011 2 1 View
2010 3 0 View
2009 5 0 View
2008 4 4 View
2007 6 2 View
2006 6 4 View
2005 5 2 View
2004 5 2 View
2003 4 7 View
2002 3 3 View
2001 5 1 View
2000 4 4 View
1999 3 7 View
1998 3 10 View
1997 2 3 View
1996 0 2 View
1994 0 4 View
1991 0 1 View

Other DAMON Models

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