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2008 Damon Astoria

Component

Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

incorrectly torqued steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.

Recall Notes

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.

2007 Damon Astoria

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, ølamps 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

2006 Damon Astoria

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, ølamps 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

2006 Damon Astoria

Component

Suspension

Consequence of Defect

some (pacific/waldorf edition) motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.. 120 "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." under certain loading conditions, the front gross axle weight rating (gawr) could be exceeded.

Corrective Action

under certain loading conditions, the front axle could become overloaded increasing the risk of crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace both front tires with a greater load carrying capacity, which will increase the front gross axle weight rating. the recall began august 29, 2005. owners may contact damon at 800-860-6362.

2005 Damon Astoria

Component

Suspension

Consequence of Defect

some (pacific/waldorf edition) motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.. 120 "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." under certain loading conditions, the front gross axle weight rating (gawr) could be exceeded.

Corrective Action

under certain loading conditions, the front axle could become overloaded increasing the risk of crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace both front tires with a greater load carrying capacity, which will increase the front gross axle weight rating. the recall began august 29, 2005. owners may contact damon at 800-860-6362.