SOME MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE
— Recall Campaign #05V361000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 61 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
05V361000
| Manufacturer: | DAMON MOTOR COACH |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 17, 2005 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 05V361000 |
| Units affected: | 61 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS, THE FRONT AXLE COULD BECOME OVERLOADED INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- Notes:
- DAMON RECALL NO. 05-115.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.