DAMON ASTORIA 2005: SUSPENSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V361000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DAMON | ASTORIA | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-08-29 | 2005-08-17 | 2005-08-17 |
Production Dates: 2004-11-01 - 2005-07-31
Manufacturers Involved: DAMON MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05-115
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 61
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 120
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.
UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS, THE FRONT AXLE COULD BECOME OVERLOADED INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH.
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.
