NHTSA Recall 08V391000: Suspension
DAMON CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 179 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Damon Astoria.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V391000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Report received | August 7, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Damon is recalling 179 my 2008 astoria, tuscany,essence, and my 2008-2009 astoria pacific motor home chassis equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.
Safety risk
If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. In addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.
Remedy
Damon is working with daimler trucks/saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08e031). Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712, saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271 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 08V391000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Damon Astoria | 2008 |
| Damon Astoria Pacific | 2008, 2009 |
| Damon Essence | 2008 |
| Damon Tuscany | 2008 |
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.