Defect Description For Recall
Damon Is Recalling 179 My 2008 Astoria, Tuscany,Essence, And My 2008-2009 Astoria Pacific Motor Home Chassis Equipped With Saf-Holland Adl Series Rear Suspensions. In Some Instances The Transverse Beam Was Not Properly Welded Which Could Result In A Failure Of The Weld.
Make Of Vehicle
DAMON
Model Of Vehicle
ASTORIA PACIFIC
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
08V391000
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
If The Weld Fails, Vehicle Stability While Cornering Could Be Affected Resulting In Loss Of Vehicle Control, Possibly Resulting In A Crash. In Addition, The Transverse Beam Could Drop To The Ground Causing Sparks That Could Cause A Fire Hazard.
Fix Defect
Damon Is Working With Daimler Trucks/Saf-Holland To Have A Visual InspeCTIon Of The Adl Transverse Beam Performed. If A Weld Defect Is Identified, Saf-Holland Will Provide A Service Replacement Kit That Contains A New Transverse Beam, All Necessary Installation Hardware, Beam Replacement, And InstruCTIons Free Of Charge (Please See 08E031). Owners May Contact Daimler Trucks At 1-800-547-0712, Saf-Holland At 1-231-773-3271 Or Damon At 1-800-860-3812.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Damon Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20070801
End Of Manufacture
20080731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
179
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Damon Corporation
Date Report Received
20080807