2011 Damon Avanti recalls and problems
The 2011 Damon Avanti has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Damon dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2011 Damon Avanti vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2011 Damon Avanti recalls
Recall 15V-745: Equipment
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.
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
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.
Recall 11V-248: Exterior Lighting
Problem: 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.
Risk: The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning.
Fix: 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.
2011 Damon Avanti problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 30,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2011 Damon Avanti complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Damon Avanti years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Damon Avanti have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Damon Avanti: 15V-745 (equipment), 11V-248 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Damon Avanti?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (1 reports), followed by service brakes (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 30,000 miles.
Are Damon recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Damon dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.