2004-2011 Damon Astoria Pacific, Damon Essence and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Thor Motor Coach reported this safety recall on November 16, 2010. It covers about 3,488 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 3,488
reported: Nov 16, 2010
owners notified: Jan 12, 2011

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong: Tmc is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 damon and four winds recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Risk: The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak, may not shut-off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Remedy: Tmc is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional nformation. The recall began on january 12, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101 or thor motor coach at 1‑877‑855‑2867.

Recall number 10V563000

Affected vehicles

Damon Astoria Pacific 2005-2009 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Damon Essence 2008 2008
Damon Tuscany 2005-2009 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Four Winds Mandalay 2004-2009 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Four Winds Presidio 2004-2008 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Four Winds Serrano 2009-2011 2009 2010 2011
Four Winds Valencia 2006-2007 2006 2007
Four Winds Windsport 2006-2007 2006 2007

Questions about recall 10V563000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2011 Damon Astoria Pacific, Damon Essence and others recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 10V563000, reported on November 16, 2010, covers about 3,488 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V563000?

Tmc is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional nformation. The recall began on january 12, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101 or thor motor coach at 1‑877‑855‑2867.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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