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2006-2009 Damon Daybreak and Damon Daybreak Sport recall: shaft pitman

Damon Corporation reported this safety recall on October 22, 2008. It covers about 43 vehicles.

vehicles affected
43
reported
Oct 22, 2008
owners notified
Sep 19, 2008

Steering: gear box: shaft pitman

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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 number 08V562000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V562000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2009 Damon Daybreak and Damon Daybreak Sport shaft pitman?

Yes. Recall 08V562000, reported on October 22, 2008, covers about 43 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V562000?

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.

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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