Damon Corporation | NHTSA Recall #08V562000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V562000 by Damon Corporation. Includes 43 affected units, STEERING DRAG LINK/PITMAN ARM CONNECTION/WORKHORSE, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Damon is recalling 43 my 2006-2009 daybreak and my 2009 daybreak sport motor homes built on workhorse recreational vehicle chassis. the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. the improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.

Corrective Action

Damon is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (please see 08v442). owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or damon at 1-800-860-3812.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V562000

Manufacturer: Damon Corporation

Report Received Date: 2008-10-22T00:00:00

Subject: Steering drag link/pitman arm connection/workhorse

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 43

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Damon is recalling 43 my 2006-2009 daybreak and my 2009 daybreak sport motor homes built on workhorse recreational vehicle chassis. the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. the improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.

Consequence Summary: If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash.

Corrective Action: Damon is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (please see 08v442). owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or damon at 1-800-860-3812.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-rnjb-4juu_6hpk

NHTSA ID: 08V562000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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