Recall 08V-233: 2005–2007 Damon Astoria, 2006–2007 Damon Astoria Pacific and 2 more
DAMON CORPORATION recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on May 22, 2008, covering about 738 vehicles.
The problem
Damon is recalling 738 my 2005-2007 astoria, tuscany, my 2005 astoria waldorf, and my 2006-2007 astoria pacific motor homes built on freightliner xc chassis. The chassis contains steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.
The risk
Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (Please see 07v570). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or damon at 1-800-860-3812.
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 › Hydraulic Power Assist System |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V233000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Damon Astoria | 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Damon Astoria Pacific | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Damon Astoria Waldorf | 2005 | All years |
| Damon Tuscany | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 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-233?
Damon is recalling 738 my 2005-2007 astoria, tuscany, my 2005 astoria waldorf, and my 2006-2007 astoria pacific motor homes built on freightliner xc chassis. The chassis contains steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.
How is recall 08V-233 fixed?
Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (Please see 07v570). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or damon at 1-800-860-3812.
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.