Recall 15V745 covers 12,656 2008-2016 Damon motorhomes with electric entry steps that become unstable. Repair is free at any franchised Damon dealer.
Damon is recalling 12,656 2008-2016 motorhomes, including Avanti, Tuscany, and Challenger models, because certain Lippert Coachstep electric entry steps have a bolt that can fracture and let the fan gear disengage. The steps can shift out of position or become unstable, which increases injury risk when people enter or exit, and Damon dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps on 2008-2016 Damon motorhomes are powered entry steps. The step assembly uses a fan gear to move the steps in and out, and a bolt holds that gear assembly to the steps so they stay in the expected position when someone steps on them.
On affected motorhomes, stress on that bolt can make it fracture. The filing ties that stress to misuse, overloading, a collision involving the steps, or other outside forces. Once the bolt breaks, the fan gear can disengage from the step assembly. The steps then fail to hold their intended position and become loose or unstable. The recall repair adds a retainer bracket to keep the assembly secured.
You can notice the steps stopped in an unexpected position or looking loose underfoot. There can also be no warning sign before failure, so a normal-looking step is not enough to confirm the bolt is intact.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2008-2016 model years across several motorhome model lines, all tied to the same recreational vehicle/trailer equipment component.
| 2009 Damon Avanti | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| 2009 Damon Tuscany | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2008 Damon Tuscany | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2012 Damon Challenger | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| Units affected | 12,656 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury when someone enters or leaves the motorhome. If the steps stop in an unexpected position or feel loose, keep people off them and schedule the recall repair. The bolt failure can also happen without a warning sign. Repair is free at any franchised Damon dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2016 Damon Avanti, Tuscany, Challenger, Daybreak, Siesta, Astoria, Dutchmen, Mandalay, Dorado, Outlaw, Essence, Hurricane, Windsport, Magellan, Four Winds, Chateau, Citation, Fun Mover, Presidio, or Miramar motorhome is included.
- Contact a franchised Damon dealer to schedule the free Coachstep retainer-bracket and bolt repair that keeps the electric entry steps stable.
- Bring the recall notice if Damon mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V745 and Damon recall RC000111 when you call.
- Use the entry steps carefully until the repair is complete, and keep weight off any step that feels loose or unstable.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Damon technician installs a retainer bracket to reinforce the Coachstep electric step operating mechanism and replaces the affected bolts. The work is free under recall 15V745, including parts and labor. Damon used its standard reimbursement plan for this campaign. If you already paid for a related step repair before the recall work, keep the repair order and payment records, then ask Damon customer service or the dealer how to submit documentation for reimbursement.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 10, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 6, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V745?
Recall 15V745 covers 12,656 2008-2016 Damon motorhomes equipped with certain Lippert Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. A bolt in the fan gear assembly can fracture, allowing the step mechanism to disengage. Damon dealers will add a retainer bracket and replace the affected bolts for free.
What should I do if my 2008-2016 Damon motorhome is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 15V745. If it is, contact a franchised Damon dealer and ask for recall repair RC000111. The dealer will reinforce the step mechanism and replace the affected bolts for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 15V745, Damon dealers will install a retainer bracket and replace the affected step bolts free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an unstable entry or exit step. If the step does not stay in the expected position, a person entering or leaving the motorhome can fall or be injured. The free repair reinforces the operating mechanism and replaces the affected bolts.
What if I bought this Damon motorhome used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included, then call a franchised Damon dealer and reference recall 15V745 or RC000111.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V745000 |
|---|---|
| Damon customer service | 1-877-855-2867 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V745 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V745000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →