2011 Damon Avanti problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2011 Damon Avanti.
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- Freightliner MCL Front Engine Motor Home Chassis (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 1 of 2 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Freightliner for the 2011 MCL Front Engine Motor Home Chassis
- Workhorse W18 (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 1 of 2 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Workhorse for the 2011 W18
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Damon recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Damon
Exterior Lighting #11V248000 · 2011 · 68 units
Problem: Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 outlaw and model year 2011 avanti motor homes manufactured from august 2007, through november 2010. the stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.
Risk: The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning.
Fix: Tmc will notify owners and repairs will be performed by damiler trucks (dtna) dealerships free of charge. (see dtna's recall campaign 10v-178.) notification to owners by dtna is expected to begin during may 2011. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Equipment #15V745000 · 2015 · 12,656 units
Problem: 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 winds four winds, four winds hurricane, four winds siesta, four winds windsport, 2009-2010 four winds dorado, four winds dutchmen, four winds magellan, four winds mandalay and 2009 four winds fun mover, a
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 2 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2011 Damon Avanti have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Damon for the 2011 Avanti. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2011 Damon Avanti problems?
In 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is electrical system.