2009 Damon Avanti problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2015-11-10 · campaign 15V745000 · 12,656 vehicles
Defect: 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 Wind
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-11-03 · LTR 110317 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this letter stated that there was one (1) service notification issued for the month of october, 2017.
What owners report
2016-01-18 · Engine · 46,000 mi“alternater became red hot and stopped working . now there is no replacement for this alternater which is an international part that should cost about $300 but no. international wants me to pay , with parts and labor just under $2500 for this fix . this needs to be a warrenty or recall . my coach was on the verge of catching fire. lucky for my famil…”
2014-07-13 · Visibility/Wiper“my wipers haven't been working right from the day i bought it new. the wiper arms when you turn them on go all the way around until they stop because of the washer hose that's the only thing that saves them. ihave had them fixed about 6 times so far, can't drive in the rain, can't trust them,some times the blades fly off the unit. when it rains i h…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.