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2006 Damon TuscanyProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Damon Tuscany, most often about the steering. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage8kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 16, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Damon Tuscany has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2006 Damon Tuscany recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 10V-563 · Nov 16, 2010 · 3,488 vehicles

Risk. THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: hydraulic power assist system

Recall 08V-233 · May 22, 2008 · 738 vehicles

Risk. SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST WITHOUT WARNING INVOLVING A MOTOR HOME COULD BE A PROBLEM FOR CERTAIN DRIVERS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Exterior lighting

Recall 07V-022 · Jan 30, 2007 · 2,618 vehicles

Risk. DURING NIGHT DRIVING CONDITIONS OR WHILE THE MOTOR HOME IS PARKED, THE REAR AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS WILL NOT PROVIDE ANY REFLEX REFLECTION TO MARK THE VEHICLE'S…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Damon.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Tuscany year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tuscany median. How we score

'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Tuscany owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR DAMON TUSCANY MOTORHOME IN THE MOUNTAINS ABOUT 8 MILES EAST OF THE WEST VIRGINIA-KENTUCKY BORDER WHEN OUR POWER STEERING FAILED ABRUPTLY. THERE WAS NO WARNING AND THE MOTORHOME WAS DIFFICULT BORDERING ON THE IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. WE WERE FORTUNATE TO BE ABLE TO GET INTO A…
Complaint 10169633 · Sep 29, 2006 · 7,500 miles

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