Defect Description For Recall
Damon Is Recalling 738 My 2005-2007 Astoria, Tuscany, My 2005 Astoria Waldorf, And My 2006-2007 Astoria Pacific Motor Homes Built On Freightliner Xc Chassis. The Chassis Contains Steering Filters That Can Plug Due To Failure Of The Screen Adhesion To The Filter Housing Causing A Rise In Return Line Pressure Potentially Leading To A Hose Separation From The Filter Or Steering Gear Fitting Resulting In A Sudden Loss Of Steering Fluid And Power Assist.
Make Of Vehicle
DAMON
Model Of Vehicle
ASTORIA PACIFIC
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
08V233000
Component Description
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
Effect Of Defect
Sudden Loss Of Steering Assist Without Warning Involving A Motor Home Could Be A Problem For Certain Drivers Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Freightliner Is ConduCTIng This Recall And Will Replace The Affected Filters With A Larger Filter (Please See 07V570). Owners May Contact Freightliner At 1-800-547-0712 Or Damon At 1-800-860-3812.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Damon Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20050311
End Of Manufacture
20070403
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
738
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Damon Motor Coach
Date Report Received
20080522