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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
Recall 11V442000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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