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2009 Damon Avanti Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2009 Damon Avanti has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 12,656 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 15V745000 2015-11-10 12,656 affected
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…

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.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE
1
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2016-01-11

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2016-01-11

“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…”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2014-07-13
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 Damon Avanti as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.