2009 DAMON AVANTI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 DAMON AVANTI
The 2009 DAMON AVANTI has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Engine (1 complaint), and Visibilitywiper (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 DAMON AVANTI
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 DAMON AVANTI, potentially affecting up to 12,656 vehicles.
Recall 15V745000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 12,656 vehicles 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 Astoria, Damon Daybreak, Damon Outlaw, Damon Tuscany, 2008-2012, Damon Challenger, 2008-2010 Damon Essence, 2009-2011 Damon Avanti,...
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 DAMON AVANTI
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 DAMON AVANTI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 FAMILY AND I , I SMELLED SOMETHING WAS WRONG ! WE WERE IN MOTION !
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 FAMILY AND I , I SMELLED SOMETHING WAS WRONG ! WE WERE IN MOTION !
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 HAVE TO FIND A PLACE TO PARK TILL IT STOPS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2009 DAMON AVANTI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 DAMON AVANTI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 DAMON AVANTI
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 DAMON AVANTI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DAMON AVANTI
- 2009 DAMON AVANTI (current)
- 2010 DAMON AVANTI — 0 complaints
- 2011 DAMON AVANTI — 2 complaints
Other DAMON Models
- DAMON CHALLENGER — 57 total complaints
- DAMON INTRUDER — 47 total complaints
- DAMON DAYBREAK — 45 total complaints
- DAMON DAMON — 35 total complaints
- DAMON ESCAPER — 16 total complaints
- DAMON ULTRASPORT — 16 total complaints
- DAMON OUTLAW — 6 total complaints
- DAMON ASTORIA — 5 total complaints