Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V442000 Reported August 19, 2011

Windshield wiper

Thor Industries · Visibility · 332 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V442000
Manufacturer Campaign
RC000040
Manufacturer
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
332
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 19, 2011

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.

Safety 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.

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Thor Industries dealer and reference recall ID 11V442000 or campaign RC000040.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 11V442000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V442000?

NHTSA recall 11V442000 was issued by Thor Industries on August 19, 2011. It addresses: Windshield wiper. The recall affects approximately 332 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thor Industries dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V442000 or the manufacturer campaign number RC000040. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.