2010 DAMON ESSENCE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 DAMON ESSENCE
The 2010 DAMON ESSENCE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR.
Recalls for the 2010 DAMON ESSENCE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2010 DAMON ESSENCE, potentially affecting up to 123,388 vehicles.
Recall 17V758000 — EQUIPMENT
| 110,400 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or...
View full details →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 →Recall 11V442000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
| 332 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 DAMON ESSENCE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 DAMON ESSENCE.
Safety Rating for the 2010 DAMON ESSENCE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 DAMON ESSENCE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 DAMON ESSENCE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 DAMON ESSENCE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DAMON ESSENCE
- 2008 DAMON ESSENCE — 0 complaints
- 2009 DAMON ESSENCE — 0 complaints
- 2010 DAMON ESSENCE (current)
- 2011 DAMON ESSENCE — 0 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