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🔥 Fire risk💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V391📅 Aug 7, 2008

2008–2009 Damon Astoria Pacific & 2008 Damon Astoria + 2 more recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V391000
Manufacturer
DAMON CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
179
Component
SUSPENSION
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Aug 1, 2007 – Jul 31, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V391 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V391?

2008–2009 Damon Astoria Pacific & 2008 Damon Astoria + 2 more. 179 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Damon dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.