2009 DAMON CHALLENGER RECALL - #10V407000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER : LPG SYSTEMS : TANK ASSEMBLY
DAMON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 CHALLENGER, MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 INTRUDER MOTOR HOMES. THESE MOTOR HOMES DO NOT HAVE THE PROPER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE REAR SUSPENSION LEAF SPRING AND THE VEHICLE LIQUID PROPANE FUEL TANK. AS THE SUSPENSION TRAVELS IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE LEAF SPRING SHACKLE BOLT TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TANK. THIS POTENTIALLY COULD PUNCTURE THE TANK AND RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2009 DAMON CHALLENGER |
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| Manufacturer |
THOR MOTOR COACH |
| Manufactured between |
4/16/2004 - 9/1/2010 |
| Recalled on |
9/14/2010 |
| Influenced by |
THOR MOTOR COACH |
| Owners Notified on |
10/6/2010 |
| # Affected |
271 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
DAMON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 CHALLENGER, MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 INTRUDER MOTOR HOMES. THESE MOTOR HOMES DO NOT HAVE THE PROPER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE REAR SUSPENSION LEAF SPRING AND THE VEHICLE LIQUID PROPANE FUEL TANK. AS THE SUSPENSION TRAVELS IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE LEAF SPRING SHACKLE BOLT TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TANK. THIS POTENTIALLY COULD PUNCTURE THE TANK AND RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE OR EXPLOSION, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Corrective action |
DAMON WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE PROPER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SHACKLE BOLT AND THE TANK EXISTS. IF IT IS FOUND THERE IS NOT ENOUGH CLEARANCE, THE TANK WILL BE RELOCATED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER CLEARANCE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAMON WARRANTY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 877-855-2867. |
| Notes |
DAMON SAFETY RECALL NO. RC000018.OWNERS 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 . |
| See also |
2009 DAMON CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2009 DAMON CHALLENGER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2009 DAMON CHALLENGER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2009 DAMON CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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