NHTSA Recall 08V562000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V562000; Date: Oct. 22, 2008
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Damon Daybreak; 2007 Damon Daybreak; 2008 Damon Daybreak; 2009 Damon Daybreak; 2009 Damon Daybreak Sport
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman
Manufactured by: Damon Corporation
Affected Units:: 43
Recall Summary:
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 to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 19, 2008
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