Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
DAMON
Model Of Vehicle
ASTORIA
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
05V361000
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
Under Certain Loading Conditions, The Front Axle Could Become Overloaded Increasing The Risk Of Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Damon Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20041101
End Of Manufacture
20050731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
61
Date Owners Notified
20050829
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Damon Motor Coach
Date Report Received
20050817
Make Campaign Number
05-115
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
120