Recall 09V225000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Defect in 2001-2010 DAMON CHALLENGER
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,415 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 09V225000 |
| Manufacturer | DAMON CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,415 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2001 DAMON CHALLENGER, 2001 DAMON INTRUDER, 2002 DAMON CHALLENGER, 2002 DAMON INTRUDER, 2003 DAMON INTRUDER, 2003 DAMON CHALLENGER, 2004 DAMON INTRUDER, 2004 DAMON CHALLENGER, 2005 DAMON CHALLENGER, 2005 DAMON INTRUDER, 2006 DAMON CHALLENGER, 2006 DAMON INTRUDER, 2007 DAMON CHALLENGER, 2007 DAMON INTRUDER, 2007 DAMON DAYBREAK, 2008 DAMON CHALLENGER, 2008 DAMON INTRUDER, 2008 DAMON DAYBREAK, 2009 DAMON CHALLENGER, 2009 DAMON DAYBREAK, 2010 DAMON DAYBREAK
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Defect Description
DAMON IS RECALLING 2,415 MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG.
Safety Consequence
THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY AND OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731.
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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 | |
| 08V534000 | 2005 DAMON ESCAPER | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 4,677 | |
| 08V562000 | 2009 DAMON DAYBREAK | STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN | 43 |