Recall 08V-054: 2008 Damon Astoria, 2008 Damon Astoria Pacific and 1 more
DAMON MOTOR COACH recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Feb 5, 2008, covering about 326 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
Incorrectly torqued steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
The fix
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.
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 MOTOR COACH |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V054000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Damon Astoria | 2008 | All years |
| Damon Astoria Pacific | 2008 | All years |
| Damon Tuscany | 2007, 2008 | All years |
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-054?
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.
How is recall 08V-054 fixed?
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.
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.