Damon Astoria (2005) – 05V361000

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