NHTSA Recall 06V451000: Engine and engine cooling
DAMON CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,517 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Damon Challenger.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V451000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | November 28, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with GM 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.
Safety risk
In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Remedy
Chevrolet and workhorse are handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225 and 06v289). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, workhorse at 877-294-6773, or damon at 1-574-264-5517.
Notes
Customers can 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 06V451000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Damon Challenger | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Damon Daybreak | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Damon Intruder | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Damon Outlaw | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
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.