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Recall 15V-745: 2008–2011 Damon Astoria, 2009–2011 Damon Avanti and 31 more

Thor Motor Coach recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Nov 10, 2015, covering about 12,656 vehicles.

NHTSA number
15V-745
Report date
Nov 10, 2015
Vehicles affected
12,656
Owners notified
Jan 6, 2016

The problem

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.

The risk

Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

The fix

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerThor Motor Coach
ComponentEquipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number15V745000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Damon Astoria2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Damon Avanti2009, 2010, 2011All years
Damon Challenger2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012All years
Damon Daybreak2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Damon Essence2008, 2009, 2010All years
Damon Outlaw2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Damon Tuscany2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Four Winds Chateau2009, 2010, 2011All years
Four Winds Citation2009, 2010, 2011All years
Four Winds Dorado2009, 2010All years
Four Winds Dutchmen2009, 2010All years
Four Winds Four Winds2009, 2010, 2011All years
Four Winds FUN Mover2009All years
Four Winds Hurricane2009, 2010, 2011All years
Four Winds Magellan2009, 2010All years
Four Winds Mandalay2009, 2010All years
Four Winds Presidio2009All years
Four Winds Siesta2009, 2010, 2011All years
Four Winds Windsport2009, 2010, 2011All years
Thor Motor Hurricane2016All years
Thor Motor Coach Astoria2011, 2012All years
Thor Motor Coach Avanti2011, 2012All years
Thor Motor Coach Challenger2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Thor Motor Coach Chateau2011, 2012All years
Thor Motor Coach Citation2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Thor Motor Coach Daybreak2011, 2012, 2013, 2014All years
Thor Motor Coach Four Winds2012All years
Thor Motor Coach Hurricane2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015All years
Thor Motor Coach Miramar2014, 2015All years
Thor Motor Coach Outlaw2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015All years
Thor Motor Coach Siesta2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015All years
Thor Motor Coach Tuscany2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Thor Motor Coach Windsport2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 15V-745?

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.

How is recall 15V-745 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.