SuspensionRecall 05V-361 · 2005–2006 Damon Astoria
DAMON CORPORATION recall 05V-361 covers 61 2005–2006 Damon Astoria for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on August 17, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V361000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS, THE FRONT AXLE COULD BECOME OVERLOADED INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH.
The 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 2004 to July 31, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.