Vehicle recall 11V442000 · August 19, 2011
Damon Astoria, Thor Motor Coach Astoria and 3 more models
The circuit breaker for the windshield wiper motor is insufficient for the load.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- Notes
- Tmc's recall campaign number is RC000040.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V442000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 19, 2011
- Filed by
- THOR INDUSTRIES
- Manufacturer campaign
- RC000040
- Owner notification
- September 6, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 332
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Damon Astoria (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
- Damon Essence (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
- Damon Tuscany (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
- Thor Motor Coach Astoria (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Thor Motor Coach Tuscany (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
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