NHTSA Campaign 09V225000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Issued by DAMON CORPORATION · Reported Jun 16, 2009 · 2,415 vehicles affected
What's wrong
DAMON IS RECALLING 2,415 MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG.
Consequence
THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY AND OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAMON | CHALLENGER | 2001 | 2,415 |
| DAMON | CHALLENGER | 2002 | 2,415 |
| DAMON | CHALLENGER | 2003 | 2,415 |
| DAMON | CHALLENGER | 2004 | 2,415 |
| DAMON | CHALLENGER | 2005 | 2,415 |
| DAMON | CHALLENGER | 2006 | 2,415 |
| DAMON | CHALLENGER | 2007 | 2,415 |
| DAMON | CHALLENGER | 2008 | 2,415 |
| DAMON | CHALLENGER | 2009 | 2,415 |
| DAMON | DAYBREAK | 2007 | 2,415 |
| DAMON | DAYBREAK | 2008 | 2,415 |
| DAMON | DAYBREAK | 2009 | 2,415 |
| DAMON | DAYBREAK | 2010 | 2,415 |
| DAMON | INTRUDER | 2001 | 2,415 |
| DAMON | INTRUDER | 2002 | 2,415 |
| DAMON | INTRUDER | 2003 | 2,415 |
| DAMON | INTRUDER | 2004 | 2,415 |
| DAMON | INTRUDER | 2005 | 2,415 |
| DAMON | INTRUDER | 2006 | 2,415 |
| DAMON | INTRUDER | 2007 | 2,415 |
| DAMON | INTRUDER | 2008 | 2,415 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 09V225000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.