NHTSA Recall 11V442000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V442000; Date: Aug. 19, 2011
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Damon Astoria; 2011 Damon Astoria; 2010 Damon Essence; 2011 Damon Essence; 2010 Damon Tuscany; 2011 Damon Tuscany; 2011 Thor Motor Coach Astoria; 2012 Thor Motor Coach Astoria; 2011 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany; 2012 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
Manufactured by: Thor Industries
Affected Units:: 332
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 6, 2011
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