NHTSA Recall 08V233000: Hydraulic power assist system (steering)
DAMON CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 738 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Damon Astoria.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V233000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Report received | May 22, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Damon is recalling 738 my 2005-2007 astoria, tuscany, my 2005 astoria waldorf, and my 2006-2007 astoria pacific motor homes built on freightliner xc chassis. The chassis contains steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.
Safety risk
Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or damon at 1-800-860-3812.
Notes
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 08V233000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Damon Astoria | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Damon Astoria Pacific | 2006, 2007 |
| Damon Astoria Waldorf | 2005 |
| Damon Tuscany | 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.