The problem
Vehicle description: class a and c motor homes. The hardware used to secure the liquid propane (lp) tank was not tightened properly.
The risk
If the lp tank is not secured, the tank could fall to the ground while the motor home is being driven.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the motor homes to verify that the proper hardware is being used and that all nuts are tightened properly.
Contacts
Owner notification is expected to begin september 17, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact damon at 1-800-860-3812. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- 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.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Damon dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 98V213000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.