NHTSA recall 05V361000
Suspension
Damon Astoria
Reported Aug 17, 200561 vehicles affectedDAMON CORPORATIONMaker’s number 05-115Built Nov 1, 2004 – Jul 31, 2005
The defect
Some (pacific/waldorf edition) motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.. 120 "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." under certain loading conditions, the front gross axle weight rating (gawr) could be exceeded.
The risk
Under certain loading conditions, the front axle could become overloaded increasing the risk of crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace both front tires with a greater load carrying capacity, which will increase the front gross axle weight rating. the recall began august 29, 2005. owners may contact damon at 800-860-6362.