NHTSA Campaign 05V361000

SUSPENSION

Issued by DAMON CORPORATION · Reported Aug 17, 2005 · 61 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS, THE FRONT AXLE COULD BECOME OVERLOADED INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
DAMON ASTORIA 2005 61
DAMON ASTORIA 2006 61

Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V361000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.