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on certain motor homes built on freightliner chassis and equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, these gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. this could potentially allow the recirculating balls to escape from the recirculating ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering.

Corrective Action

the operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs, or the need for more steering wheel adjustments while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

damon is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear (please see 07v343 and 07e049). owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or damon at 937-596-6849.

2005 Damon Escaper

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.

2004 Damon Escaper

Component

Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

damon is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear (please see 07v343 and 07e049). owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or damon at 937-596-6849.

2004 Damon Escaper

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 Escaper

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

2003 Damon Escaper

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

2003 Damon Escaper

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

during the winterization process on certain motor homes from november 5, 2002 through january 6, 2003, the rv antifreeze used may have been contaminated with engine antifreeze.

Corrective Action

this poses a potential toxic hazard if ingested at high levels.

Recall Notes

dealers will ensure that the water system has been properly flushed. owner notification began april 7, 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 1-574-264-2900.

2002 Damon Escaper

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve

Consequence of Defect

on certain motorhomes equipped with arvinmeritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (abs) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.

Corrective Action

bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected abs valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. if air leaks develop at any of the abs valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. 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 arvinmeritor wabco at 1-859-746-5956 or damon at 574-264-2900.

2002 Damon Escaper

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

2001 Damon Escaper

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

2001 Damon Escaper

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 Escaper

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

2000 Damon Escaper

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 1200lr and 1200rim with serial numbers between 700000 and 1008700 and manufactured between december 1996 and february 1999. these refrigerators can experience low cycle fatigue failure which can lead to the liquid solution slowly leaking from the sealed, pressurized cooling unit through a small crack.

Corrective Action

if a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Recall Notes

norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement cooling unit free of charge. 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 1-800-667-3005.

2000 Damon Escaper

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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 Escaper

Component

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes. a clear bulb was used in the turn signal lamp instead of amber as required by fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

the turn signal will appear clear instead of amber.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the clear/white turn signal bulbs with amber turn signal bulbs.

2000 Damon Escaper

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 Escaper

Component

Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension System

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes equipped with air suspensions. the front wheel spindle bearing may have excessive preload due to improper end play settings.

Corrective Action

this bearing preload in combination with improper lubricating oil levels can cause premature failure of the outer bearing, affecting the steering on the motor homes.

Recall Notes

tuthill is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. dealers will inspect the deflector ring and reseating, adjust the wheel bearings, add lubrication, and replace the hubcap.

1999 Damon Escaper

Component

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes. a clear bulb was used in the turn signal lamp instead of amber as required by fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

the turn signal will appear clear instead of amber.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the clear/white turn signal bulbs with amber turn signal bulbs.

1999 Damon Escaper

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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