NHTSA Recall 05V361000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V361000; Date: Aug. 17, 2005
Under certain loading conditions, the front axle could become overloaded increasing the risk of crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Damon Astoria; 2006 Damon Astoria
Component: Suspension
Manufactured by: Damon Corporation
Affected Units:: 61
Recall Summary:
Some (pacific/waldorf edition) motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. . 120 "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars. " under certain loading conditions, the front gross axle weight rating (gawr) could be exceeded.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace both front tires with a greater load carrying capacity, which will increase the front gross axle weight rating. The recall began August 29, 2005. Owners may contact damon at 800-860-6362.
Recall Notes:
Damon recall no. 05-115. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 29, 2005
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