NHTSA Recall 05V361000: Suspension
DAMON CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 61 vehicles. It affects 2005–2006 Damon Astoria.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V361000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05-115 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Report received | August 17, 2005 |
| Owner notification | August 29, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
Under certain loading conditions, the front axle could become overloaded increasing the risk of crash.
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V361000
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.