Recall 08V054000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Defect in 2007-2008 DAMON TUSCANY
RECALL This recall affects up to 326 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V054000 |
| Manufacturer | DAMON MOTOR COACH |
| Vehicles Affected | 326 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
DAMON IS RECALLING 126 MY 2007-2008 TUSCANY, MY 2008 ASTORIA, AND ASTORIA PACIFIC MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THE FASTENERS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING ARM OR TIE ROD ARMS TO THE SPINDLE MAY BE OVER OR UNDER-TIGHTENED.
Safety Consequence
INCORRECTLY TORQUED STEERING ARM FASTENERS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DAMON IS WORKING WITH FREIGHTLINER TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE(PLEASE SEE 07V-306). THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712 OR DAMON AT 1-937-596-6849.
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 |