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 !
The worst 2009 Damon Avanti problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 15V745000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Damon Avanti 1
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What 2009 Damon Avanti owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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Questions about the 2009 Damon Avanti
Is the 2009 Damon Avanti reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2009 Damon Avanti, close to a typical Avanti model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Damon Avanti?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2009 Damon Avanti have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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