NHTSA Recall 02V018008: Check valve (service brakes)

DAMON CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on August 15, 2002, covering an estimated 17 vehicles. It affects 2002 Damon Escaper.

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

NHTSA campaign	02V018008
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › CHECK VALVE
Report received	August 15, 2002
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

On certain motorhomes equipped with arvinmeritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (ABS) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.

Safety risk

Bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected ABS valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. If air leaks develop at any of the ABS valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact arvinmeritor wabco at 1-859-746-5956 or damon at 574-264-2900.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 02V018008

Make and model	Model years
Damon Escaper	2002

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.