Recall 08V233000: 2005–2007 Damon Astoria and 2 other models

Report received

May 22, 2008

Manufacturer

Damon corporation

Potentially affected

738vehicles

Model years

2005–2007

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Damon Astoria0 complaints
• 2006 Damon Astoria0 complaints
• 2007 Damon Astoria1 complaints
• 2006 Damon Astoria Pacific1 complaints
• 2007 Damon Astoria Pacific0 complaints
• 2005 Damon Tuscany0 complaints
• 2006 Damon Tuscany1 complaints
• 2007 Damon Tuscany0 complaints