RecallNotify
Sign up Check my VIN
Home/ Recalls/ Damon/ 11V442
Campaign 11V442 Posted August 19, 2011 332 units

2010-2012 Damon RV Recall 11V442: Wiper Breaker Defect

RN
Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 11V442 affects 332 2010-2012 Damon Essence, Astoria, and Tuscany recreational vehicles for an undersized wiper breaker. Repair is free at any franchised Damon dealer.

Damon is recalling 332 2010-2012 Essence, Astoria, and Tuscany recreational vehicles because the windshield wiper motor circuit breaker is rated below the needed load. If the breaker trips, the wipers stop working and reduce the driver's view, which increases crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.

Does this recall apply to your specific vehicle?

The official, free per-VIN recall check is run by NHTSA. Enter your VIN and we'll forward you directly — and add you to a free watchlist so you hear about new recalls for your vehicle.

Check my VIN at NHTSA

RecallNotify doesn't check your VIN — NHTSA's official tool does. We use your email only to alert you to new recalls.

What's wrong?

The windshield wiper motor on 2010-2012 Damon Essence, Astoria, and Tuscany recreational vehicles drives the wiper arms across the glass. It draws electrical power through a circuit breaker, a small protective device that opens the circuit when the load is too high. With the correct breaker, the wiper motor has enough protected current to keep the windshield clear during use.

On these Damon vehicles, the breaker installed for the wiper motor is rated at 10 amps instead of the required 15 amps. That lower rating is not enough for the motor's normal electrical load. When the wipers draw more current than the 10 amp breaker allows, the breaker opens and cuts power to the motor, stopping the wipers.

There is no warning sign before failure. The owner notices the problem when the windshield wipers stop working or fail to stay running while the switch is on.

Who's affected?

Spans Essence, Astoria, and Tuscany models across 2010-2012, all tied to the same wiper system.

2010 Damon Essence wiper system
2011 Thor Motor Coach Astoria wiper system
2011 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany wiper system
2012 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany wiper system
2010 Damon Astoria wiper system
Units affected332

A matching year, make, and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.

What's the safety risk?

A circuit overload can trip the breaker and stop the windshield wipers. If that happens, the driver's field of vision is reduced, which increases the risk of a crash. If the wipers stop working, slow down, pull over safely, and schedule the recall repair. Repair will be free at any franchised Damon dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2012 Damon Essence, Astoria, or Tuscany is included in this recall.
  2. Contact Damon warranty/service at 1-877-855-2867 for dealer instructions if you never received the owner notice.
  3. Ask the Damon dealer about the free 15-amp windshield-wiper breaker exchange, which replaces the 10-amp breaker that trips under load.
  4. Reference recall number 11V442 when you call or schedule service.
  5. Avoid driving in rain or low-visibility conditions until the windshield-wiper breaker repair is complete.

What happens at the repair

The record does not list a current remedy status in this input. The known repair is straightforward: at the dealer, a Damon technician exchanges the windshield wiper motor circuit breaker for a 15 amp breaker that matches the required load. The source remedy says the safety recall began on September 6, 2011, and the dealer repair is free of charge. If a dealer needs to confirm current parts handling, ask the service desk to reference campaign 11V442 and the windshield wiper motor circuit breaker repair.

Timeline

August 19, 2011 NHTSA published the recall
September 6, 2011 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V442?

Recall 11V442 covers 332 2010-2012 Damon Essence, Astoria, and Tuscany recreational vehicles with an undersized windshield-wiper-motor circuit breaker. The vehicle was built with a 10-amp breaker where a 15-amp breaker was required. Damon dealers replace the breaker for free.

What should I do if my 2010-2012 Damon Essence, Astoria, or Tuscany is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific RV is included in recall 11V442. If it is, contact a franchised Damon dealer or TMC warranty service at 1-877-855-2867 to schedule the circuit-breaker replacement. Reference recall number 11V442 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 11V442, Damon dealers replace the incorrect 10-amp windshield-wiper circuit breaker with the required 15-amp breaker free of charge.

What is the safety risk in recall 11V442?

The safety risk is reduced visibility while driving. In recall 11V442, the windshield wiper stops operating if the undersized breaker trips during a circuit overload. That can reduce the driver's field of vision and increase crash risk.

What if I bought this Damon RV used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the vehicle, not the first owner, so a used 2010-2012 Damon Essence, Astoria, or Tuscany still qualifies if its VIN is included in recall 11V442. Check your VIN before calling the dealer.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V442000
Damon customer service1-877-855-2867
NHTSA recall #11V442
NHTSA recall # (full)11V442000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →