Vehicle recall 15V745000 · November 10, 2015
Thor Motor Coach Challenger, Thor Motor Coach Citation and 31 more models
The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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 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
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V745000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 10, 2015
- Filed by
- Thor Motor Coach
- Manufacturer campaign
- RC000111
- Owner notification
- January 6, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12,656
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
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 (2008-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Damon Avanti (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
- Damon Challenger (2008-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Damon Daybreak (2008-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Damon Essence (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
- Damon Outlaw (2008-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Damon Tuscany (2008-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Four Winds Chateau (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
- Four Winds Citation (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
- Four Winds Dorado (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Four Winds Dutchmen (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Four Winds Four Winds (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
- Four Winds FUN Mover (2009): 2009
- Four Winds Hurricane (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
- Four Winds Magellan (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Four Winds Mandalay (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Four Winds Presidio (2009): 2009
- Four Winds Siesta (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
- Four Winds Windsport (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
- Thor Motor Hurricane (2016): 2016
- Thor Motor Coach Astoria (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Thor Motor Coach Avanti (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Thor Motor Coach Challenger (2011-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Thor Motor Coach Chateau (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Thor Motor Coach Citation (2011-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Thor Motor Coach Daybreak (2011-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Thor Motor Coach Four Winds (2012): 2012
- Thor Motor Coach Hurricane (2011-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Thor Motor Coach Miramar (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
- Thor Motor Coach Outlaw (2011-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Thor Motor Coach Siesta (2011-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Thor Motor Coach Tuscany (2011-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Thor Motor Coach Windsport (2011-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
Has your Damon been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Damon dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.