Recall 07V022000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Defect in 2002-2007 DAMON ASTORIA
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,618 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 07V022000 |
| Manufacturer | DAMON CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,618 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2002 DAMON ULTRASPORT, 2003 DAMON INTRUDER, 2003 DAMON ULTRASPORT, 2004 DAMON LX 400, 2004 DAMON INTRUDER, 2004 DAMON ULTRASPORT, 2004 DAMON ESCAPER, 2005 DAMON ESCAPER, 2005 DAMON LX 400, 2005 DAMON ULTRASPORT, 2005 DAMON INTRUDER, 2006 DAMON TUSCANY, 2006 DAMON ASTORIA, 2006 DAMON CHALLENGER, 2007 DAMON ASTORIA, 2007 DAMON TUSCANY, 2007 DAMON CHALLENGER
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Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE MOTOR HOMES WERE BUILT WITHOUT THE RED REAR REFLEX REFLECTORS AND SOME MOTOR HOMES WERE BUILT WITHOUT THE SIDE REAR RED REFLEX REFLECTORS.
Safety Consequence
DURING NIGHT DRIVING CONDITIONS OR WHILE THE MOTOR HOME IS PARKED, THE REAR AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS WILL NOT PROVIDE ANY REFLEX REFLECTION TO MARK THE VEHICLE'S LOCATION IN THE DARK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DAMON WILL PROVIDE THE OWNERS WITH A KIT CONTAINING THE MISSING REFLECTORS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING THEM TO THEIR VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CHOOSE TO HAVE THEIR DEALERS DO THE REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 9, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAMON AT 1-800-860-3812.
Related Recalls for DAMON
| 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 |