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2007 Damon Challenger

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with gm 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. if the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.

Corrective Action

in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.

Recall Notes

chevrolet and workhorse are handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225 and 06v289). dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, workhorse at 877-294-6773, or damon at 1-574-264-5517.

2007 Damon Challenger

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.

2007 Damon Challenger

Component

Steering

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. the spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.

Corrective Action

this steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148000) and will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shaft. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or damon at 574-264-2900.

2006 Damon Challenger

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with gm 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. if the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.

Corrective Action

in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.

Recall Notes

chevrolet and workhorse are handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225 and 06v289). dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, workhorse at 877-294-6773, or damon at 1-574-264-5517.

2006 Damon Challenger

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 Challenger

Component

Steering

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. the spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.

Corrective Action

this steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148000) and will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shaft. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or damon at 574-264-2900.

2006 Damon Challenger

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain class a motor homes, some hydraulic lines for the leveling jack system may be improperly secured or routed too close to a drive train heat source.

Corrective Action

this may cause melting of the hydraulic line resulting in leakage of hydraulic fluid, which could cause a fire.

Recall Notes

damon will inspect and secure the clearance of the hydraulic leveling hose that may be too close to heat sources. the recall began on september 25, 2006. owners may contact damon at 1-800-860-3812.

2005 Damon Challenger

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with gm 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. if the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.

Corrective Action

in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.

Recall Notes

chevrolet and workhorse are handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225 and 06v289). dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, workhorse at 877-294-6773, or damon at 1-574-264-5517.

2005 Damon Challenger

Component

Electrical System: Instrument Panel

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, øcontrols and displaysø and no. 105, øhydraulic and electric brake systems.ø if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. also activation of the abs telltale when the abs is not properly functioning does not always occur.

Corrective Action

at night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

damon is working with workhorse to contact the owners and remedy this campaign . workhorse will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or damon at 1-800-860-3812.

2005 Damon Challenger

Component

Steering

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. the spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.

Corrective Action

this steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148000) and will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shaft. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or damon at 574-264-2900.

2004 Damon Challenger

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain travel trailers and motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

damon will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or damon at 1-800-860-3812.

2004 Damon Challenger

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with gm 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. if the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.

Corrective Action

in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.

Recall Notes

chevrolet and workhorse are handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225 and 06v289). dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, workhorse at 877-294-6773, or damon at 1-574-264-5517.

2004 Damon Challenger

Component

Electrical System: Instrument Panel

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, øcontrols and displaysø and no. 105, øhydraulic and electric brake systems.ø if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. also activation of the abs telltale when the abs is not properly functioning does not always occur.

Corrective Action

at night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

damon is working with workhorse to contact the owners and remedy this campaign . workhorse will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or damon at 1-800-860-3812.

2003 Damon Challenger

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain travel trailers and motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

damon will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or damon at 1-800-860-3812.

2003 Damon Challenger

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Warning

Consequence of Defect

certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.

Corrective Action

in some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. owner notification is began may 12, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact damon at 1-219-272-9212.

2003 Damon Challenger

Component

Electrical System: Instrument Panel

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, øcontrols and displaysø and no. 105, øhydraulic and electric brake systems.ø if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. also activation of the abs telltale when the abs is not properly functioning does not always occur.

Corrective Action

at night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

damon is working with workhorse to contact the owners and remedy this campaign . workhorse will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or damon at 1-800-860-3812.

2002 Damon Challenger

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain travel trailers and motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

damon will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or damon at 1-800-860-3812.

2002 Damon Challenger

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Warning

Consequence of Defect

certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.

Corrective Action

in some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. owner notification is began may 12, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact damon at 1-219-272-9212.

2001 Damon Challenger

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle:Lpg Furnace

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes. the furnace is exposed to a storage compartment.

Corrective Action

items stored in the compartment under the range could come in contact with the furnace, potentially becoming heated and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install sidewall paneling to the exposed furnace opening. this will separate the furnace from the storage compartment under the range.

2001 Damon Challenger

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain travel trailers and motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

damon will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or damon at 1-800-860-3812.

2001 Damon Challenger

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Warning

Consequence of Defect

certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.

Corrective Action

in some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. owner notification is began may 12, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact damon at 1-219-272-9212.

2001 Damon Challenger

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain motor homes built on dodge van chassis and equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe between january 28 and august 15, 2000. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Corrective Action

serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Recall Notes

am-safe notified damon's customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge.

2000 Damon Challenger

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain travel trailers and motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

damon will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or damon at 1-800-860-3812.

2000 Damon Challenger

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Warning

Consequence of Defect

certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.

Corrective Action

in some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. owner notification is began may 12, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact damon at 1-219-272-9212.

2000 Damon Challenger

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain motor homes built on dodge van chassis and equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe between january 28 and august 15, 2000. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Corrective Action

serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Recall Notes

am-safe notified damon's customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge.

2000 Damon Challenger

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes and travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers n841, n821, n641, and n621. these refrigerators can experience a cooling system leak caused by operation in the ac electric mode. if a leak occurs, the cooling performance of the refrigerator will deteriorate, requiring immediate replacement of the cooling unit.

Corrective Action

extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the ac electric mode can result in a fire.

Recall Notes

norcold will inspect and replace the refrigerator cooling units. norcold will conduct the owner notification. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center at 1-800-767-9101 or damon at 1-937-497-3080.

1999 Damon Challenger

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain travel trailers and motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

damon will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or damon at 1-800-860-3812.

1999 Damon Challenger

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes and travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers n841, n821, n641, and n621. these refrigerators can experience a cooling system leak caused by operation in the ac electric mode. if a leak occurs, the cooling performance of the refrigerator will deteriorate, requiring immediate replacement of the cooling unit.

Corrective Action

extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the ac electric mode can result in a fire.

Recall Notes

norcold will inspect and replace the refrigerator cooling units. norcold will conduct the owner notification. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center at 1-800-767-9101 or damon at 1-937-497-3080.

1999 Damon Challenger

Component

Equipment:Electrical

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes. a generator muffler strap was omitted during the installation process.

Corrective Action

the muffler and exhaust tail pipe can vibrate loose, possibly detaching from the unit.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a muffler strap.

1998 Damon Challenger

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain travel trailers and motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

damon will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or damon at 1-800-860-3812.

1998 Damon Challenger

Component

Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: class a and c motor homes. the hardware used to secure the liquid propane (lp) tank was not tightened properly.

Corrective Action

if the lp tank is not secured, the tank could fall to the ground while the motor home is being driven.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the motor homes to verify that the proper hardware is being used and that all nuts are tightened properly.

1998 Damon Challenger

Component

Equipment:Electrical

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes. a generator muffler strap was omitted during the installation process.

Corrective Action

the muffler and exhaust tail pipe can vibrate loose, possibly detaching from the unit.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a muffler strap.

1997 Damon Challenger

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain travel trailers and motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

damon will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or damon at 1-800-860-3812.

1997 Damon Challenger

Component

Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: class a and c motor homes. the hardware used to secure the liquid propane (lp) tank was not tightened properly.

Corrective Action

if the lp tank is not secured, the tank could fall to the ground while the motor home is being driven.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the motor homes to verify that the proper hardware is being used and that all nuts are tightened properly.