Thor Industries | NHTSA Recall #11V442000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V442000 by Thor Industries. Includes 332 affected units, WINDSHIELD WIPER, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V442000

Manufacturer: Thor Industries

Report Received Date: 2011-08-19T00:00:00

Subject: Windshield wiper

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 332

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RC000040

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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 Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V442000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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