NHTSA Recall 08V054000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V054000; Date: Feb. 5, 2008
Incorrectly torqued steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Damon Astoria; 2008 Damon Astoria Pacific; 2007 Damon Tuscany; 2008 Damon Tuscany
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Damon Motor Coach
Affected Units:: 326
Recall Summary:
Damon is recalling 126 my 2007-2008 tuscany, my 2008 astoria, and astoria pacific motor homes built on freightliner chassis. The fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened.
How to Fix:
Damon is working with freightliner to repair these vehicles free of charge(please see 07v-306). The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or damon at 1-937-596-6849.
Recall 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.
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