Recall 08V-017: 2004–2005 Damon Escaper
DAMON CORPORATION recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Jan 11, 2008, covering about 73 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | DAMON CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion) |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V017000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 08V-017?
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.
How is recall 08V-017 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.