Recall 08V-255: 2009 Damon Challenger, 2007 Damon Intruder and 1 more
DAMON CORPORATION recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jun 5, 2008, covering about 265 vehicles.
The problem
Damon is recalling 265 my 2007 intruder (373, 374, 378), my 2007-2009 outlaw (3611), and my 2009 challenger (371, 376, 377, 378) motor homes built on ford chassis for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the metric and english values for the tire air pressures were inadvertently switched. The labels read 90kpa/620psi and should read 620kpa/90psi.
The risk
Under or over-inflated tires can cause or contribute to premature tire failure, possibly resulting in a sudden blowout or other failure which could result in a loss of control of the vehicle.
The fix
Owners will be sent a revised certification label with the correct tire pressure values along with installation instructions. The recall began on july 14, 2008. Owners may contact damon at 1-800-860-3812.
Notes
Damon recall no. 08-124.customers may 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 | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V255000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Damon Challenger | 2009 | All years |
| Damon Intruder | 2007 | All years |
| Damon Outlaw | 2007, 2008, 2009 | 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-255?
Damon is recalling 265 my 2007 intruder (373, 374, 378), my 2007-2009 outlaw (3611), and my 2009 challenger (371, 376, 377, 378) motor homes built on ford chassis for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the metric and english values for the tire air pressures were inadvertently switched. The labels read 90kpa/620psi and should read 620kpa/90psi.
How is recall 08V-255 fixed?
Owners will be sent a revised certification label with the correct tire pressure values along with installation instructions. The recall began on july 14, 2008. Owners may contact 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.