2007-2008 Damon Astoria, Damon Astoria Pacific and others recall: tie rod assembly

Damon Motor Coach reported this safety recall on February 5, 2008. It covers about 326 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 326
reported: Feb 5, 2008

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

What is wrong: Damon is recalling 126 my 2007-2008 tuscany, my 2008 astoria, and astoria pacific motor homes built on freightliner chassis. The fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened.
Risk: Incorrectly torqued steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: Damon is working with freightliner to repair these vehicles free of charge(please see 07v‑306). The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or damon at 1‑937‑596‑6849.

Recall number 08V054000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V054000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2008 Damon Astoria, Damon Astoria Pacific and others tie rod assembly?

Yes. Recall 08V054000, reported on February 5, 2008, covers about 326 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V054000?

Damon is working with freightliner to repair these vehicles free of charge(please see 07v‑306). The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or damon at 1‑937‑596‑6849.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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