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Recall 08V-562: 2006–2009 Damon Daybreak, 2009 Damon Daybreak Sport

DAMON CORPORATION recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Oct 22, 2008, covering about 43 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-562
Report date
Oct 22, 2008
Vehicles affected
43
Owners notified
Sep 19, 2008

The problem

Damon is recalling 43 my 2006-2009 daybreak and my 2009 daybreak sport motor homes built on workhorse recreational vehicle chassis. The castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. The improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.

The risk

If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash.

The fix

Damon is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (Please see 08v442). Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or damon at 1-800-860-3812.

Notes

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

ManufacturerDAMON CORPORATION
ComponentSteering › Gear Box › Shaft Pitman
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number08V562000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Damon Daybreak2006, 2007, 2008, 2009All years
Damon Daybreak Sport2009All 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-562?

Damon is recalling 43 my 2006-2009 daybreak and my 2009 daybreak sport motor homes built on workhorse recreational vehicle chassis. The castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. The improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.

How is recall 08V-562 fixed?

Damon is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (Please see 08v442). Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 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.