Recall 06V132000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Defect in 2003-2005 DAMON CHALLENGER
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,705 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V132000 |
| Manufacturer | DAMON CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,705 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS" AND NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." IF THE BRAKE FAIL INPUT FALLS BELOW A VOLTAGE OF 1.5V, THE BRAKE FAILURE LAMP AND ALARM WILL BE ACTIVATED. ALSO ACTIVATION OF THE ABS TELLTALE WHEN THE ABS IS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING DOES NOT ALWAYS OCCUR.
Safety Consequence
AT NIGHT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR WHICH COULD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DAMON IS WORKING WITH WORKHORSE TO CONTACT THE OWNERS AND REMEDY THIS CAMPAIGN . WORKHORSE WILL REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731 OR DAMON AT 1-800-860-3812.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V758000 | 2010 DAMON ESSENCE | EQUIPMENT | 110,400 | |
| 15V745000 | 2008 DAMON ASTORIA | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 12,656 | |
| 11V442000 | 2010 DAMON ESSENCE | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 332 | |
| 11V248000 | 2010 DAMON OUTLAW | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 68 | |
| 10V563000 | 2006 DAMON ASTORIA PACIFIC | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 3,488 | |
| 10V523000 | 2011 DAMON DAYBREAK | EQUIPMENT | 213 | |
| 11V058000 | 2009 DAMON CHALLENGER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 371 | |
| 10V407000 | 2006 DAMON INTRUDER | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY | 271 | |
| 09V225000 | 2002 DAMON CHALLENGER | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2,415 | |
| 08V534000 | 2005 DAMON ESCAPER | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 4,677 |