2007 DAMON ASTORIA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 DAMON ASTORIA
The 2007 DAMON ASTORIA has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (1 complaint), Suspension (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 DAMON ASTORIA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2007 DAMON ASTORIA, potentially affecting up to 3,356 vehicles.
Recall 07V022000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 2,618 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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....
View full details →Recall 08V233000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| 738 vehicles affected
Defect: DAMON IS RECALLING 738 MY 2005-2007 ASTORIA, TUSCANY, MY 2005 ASTORIA WALDORF, AND MY 2006-2007 ASTORIA PACIFIC MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER XC CHASSIS. THE CHASSIS CONTAINS STEERING FILTERS THAT CAN PLUG DUE TO FAILURE OF THE SCREEN ADHESION TO THE FILTER HOUSING CAUSING A RISE IN RETURN LINE PRESSURE POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A HOSE SEPARATION FROM THE FILTER OR...
Consequence: SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST WITHOUT WARNING INVOLVING A MOTOR HOME COULD BE A PROBLEM FOR CERTAIN DRIVERS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: FREIGHTLINER IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FILTERS WITH A LARGER FILTER (PLEASE SEE 07V570). OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712 OR DAMON AT 1-800-860-3812.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 DAMON ASTORIA
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 DAMON ASTORIA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
RECENTLY PURCHASED VEHICLE. TOOK TO MECHANIC TO DO PA. STATE INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD IT IS STRUCTUALLY UNSAFE. THE ENTIRE FRAME AND SUPPORTS ARE RUSTED THROUGH.
RECENTLY PURCHASED VEHICLE. TOOK TO MECHANIC TO DO PA. STATE INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD IT IS STRUCTUALLY UNSAFE. THE ENTIRE FRAME AND SUPPORTS ARE RUSTED THROUGH.
RECENTLY PURCHASED VEHICLE. TOOK TO MECHANIC TO DO PA. STATE INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD IT IS STRUCTUALLY UNSAFE. THE ENTIRE FRAME AND SUPPORTS ARE RUSTED THROUGH.
Safety Rating for the 2007 DAMON ASTORIA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 DAMON ASTORIA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 DAMON ASTORIA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 DAMON ASTORIA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DAMON ASTORIA
- 2005 DAMON ASTORIA — 0 complaints
- 2006 DAMON ASTORIA — 0 complaints
- 2007 DAMON ASTORIA (current)
- 2008 DAMON ASTORIA — 1 complaint
- 2009 DAMON ASTORIA — 0 complaints
- 2010 DAMON ASTORIA — 1 complaint
- 2011 DAMON ASTORIA — 0 complaints
Other DAMON Models
- DAMON CHALLENGER — 57 total complaints
- DAMON INTRUDER — 47 total complaints
- DAMON DAYBREAK — 45 total complaints
- DAMON DAMON — 35 total complaints
- DAMON ESCAPER — 16 total complaints
- DAMON ULTRASPORT — 16 total complaints
- DAMON OUTLAW — 6 total complaints
- DAMON AVANTI — 5 total complaints