NHTSA Recall 08V562000: Shaft pitman (steering)
DAMON CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 43 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Damon Daybreak.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V562000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › GEAR BOX › SHAFT PITMAN |
| Report received | October 22, 2008 |
| Owner notification | September 19, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Damon is recalling 43 my 2006-2009 daybreak and my 2009 daybreak sport motor homes built on workhorse recreational vehicle chassis. The castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. The improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.
Safety risk
If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash.
Remedy
Damon is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (please see 08v442). Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or damon at 1-800-860-3812.
Notes
Customers may 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 08V562000
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.