NHTSA Recall 03V080000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V080000; Date: Mar. 5, 2003
In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon Ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Damon Challenger; 2001 Damon Challenger; 2002 Damon Challenger; 2003 Damon Challenger; 2002 Damon Daybreak; 2003 Damon Daybreak; 2000 Damon Intruder; 2001 Damon Intruder; 2002 Damon Intruder; 2003 Damon Intruder
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Warning
Manufactured by: Damon Corporation
Affected Units:: 2,656
Recall Summary:
Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems. " the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
How to Fix:
Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. Owner notification is began may 12, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact damon at 1-219-272-9212.
Recall Notes:
Damon recall no. 03-106. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 12, 2003
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