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Safety recall · 06V347000

Equipment: recreational vehicle / trailer Damon recall

DAMON CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on September 12, 2006. It covers about 1,592 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
06V347000
Reported
Sep 12, 2006
Vehicles
1,592
Area
Equipment & accessories

The problem

On certain class a motor homes, some hydraulic lines for the leveling jack system may be improperly secured or routed too close to a drive train heat source.

The risk

This may cause melting of the hydraulic line resulting in leakage of hydraulic fluid, which could cause a fire.

The fix

Damon will inspect and secure the clearance of the hydraulic leveling hose that may be too close to heat sources. The recall began on september 25, 2006. Owners may contact damon at 1-800-860-3812.

Contacts

Damon recall no. 06-116. 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.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Damon dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 06V347000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 06V347000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. DAMON CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 06V347000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 06V347000 announced?

DAMON CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on September 12, 2006. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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