Damon Recall 03V080000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Brake Fluid Low Warning, Lamp
NHTSA recall 03V080000 · announced March 5, 2003 · filed by Damon Corporation · 2,656 units affected
The problem
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
The risk
IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEGAN MAY 12, 2003. 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 1-219-272-9212.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
DAMON RECALL NO. 03-106.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2000 Damon Challenger
- 2001 Damon Challenger
- 2002 Damon Challenger
- 2003 Damon Challenger
- 2002 Damon Daybreak
- 2003 Damon Daybreak
- 2000 Damon Intruder
- 2001 Damon Intruder
- 2002 Damon Intruder
- 2003 Damon Intruder
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.