Defect Description For Recall
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, And Four Winds Presidio Motorhomes. The Affected Vehicles Are Equipped With Certain Lippert-Brand Coachstep Double And Triple Electric Steps. These Steps Use A Bolt To Attach The Fan Gear Assembly To The Steps. This Bolt May Fracture Allowing The Fan Gear To Disengage From The Steps. As A Result, The Steps May Not Remain In The Expected Position And May Be Unstable.
Make Of Vehicle
FOUR WINDS
Model Of Vehicle
DORADO
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
15V745000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Effect Of Defect
Unstable Entry And Exit Steps Increase The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Start Of Manufacture
20070503
End Of Manufacture
20150313
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
12656
Date Owners Notified
20160106
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Date Report Received
20151110
Make Campaign Number
RC000111