Recall 11V248 affects 68 2008-2011 Damon Outlaw and Avanti motor homes for intermittent stop lamps. Repair will be free at a Damon dealer once available.
Damon is recalling 68 2008-2011 Outlaw and Avanti motor homes because the stop lamps can work intermittently during light brake applications. If the brake lights do not show that the service brakes are applied, following drivers lose that warning, and crash risk increases without warning; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The brake light switch on 2008-2011 Damon Outlaw and Avanti motor homes is the part that tells the rear stop lamps to turn on when the brake pedal is pressed. Those lamps are not just exterior lights. They tell drivers behind the motor home that it is slowing, even during a gentle stop.
On affected motor homes, the stop lamps work intermittently during light brake applications. The switch circuit does not give a steady signal every time the pedal is applied lightly, so the rear brake lights fail to light consistently. The driver still feels the brake pedal and the motor home still slows, but the lighting signal behind the vehicle is unreliable.
There is no warning sign before failure. From the driver's seat, the brake pedal action can feel normal while the rear stop lamps fail to come on during a light brake application.
Who's affected?
Includes both Outlaw and Avanti motorhomes across the 2008-2011 range, all tied to the brake-light switch.
| 2010 Damon Outlaw | Switch |
|---|---|
| 2008 Damon Outlaw | Switch |
| 2011 Damon Avanti | Switch |
| 2009 Damon Outlaw | Switch |
| Units affected | 68 |
A matching model year and model name do not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
When the service brakes are applied, the stop lamps can fail to show drivers behind you that you are slowing or stopping. This increases crash risk without warning. Drive cautiously, leave extra space, and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Damon dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2011 Damon Outlaw or Avanti motor home is included in this recall.
- Contact Damon customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to confirm the current repair path for recall number 11V248.
- Ask which Daimler Trucks dealer can perform the free stop-lamp switch repair that fixes intermittent brake lights during light braking.
- Bring the recall notice if Damon or DTNA sent one. If not, give the dealer recall number 11V248 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance and avoid sudden stops when traffic is close behind you.
What happens at the repair
The source remedy says owner notices were handled through DTNA and that the dealer work is free of charge, but it does not list the exact repair steps for the stop lamp issue. At the dealer, a Damon technician should inspect the brake light concern tied to light brake application and complete the campaign work at no cost to you once the repair is available. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Ask the service desk to reference DTNA recall campaign 10V178 when scheduling the work.
Timeline
| April 21, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V248?
Recall 11V248 covers 68 2008-2011 Damon Outlaw and Avanti motor homes with stop lamps that fail to stay consistent during light brake applications. The brake lights fail to show other drivers that the service brakes are applied, increasing crash risk without warning.
What should I do if my 2008-2011 Damon Outlaw or Avanti is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motor home is included in recall 11V248. If it is, contact a franchised Damon dealer or the DTNA recall line at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall 11V248 and DTNA campaign 10V-178. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. The recall repair is free under federal recall law, and the remedy states that DTNA dealerships will perform the work free of charge. Ask the service desk to confirm the brake-light-switch recall before your appointment.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the stop lamps fail to properly show when the service brakes are applied. Drivers behind the motor home lose that warning and have less time to react, increasing crash risk without warning under NHTSA campaign 11V248.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V248000 |
|---|---|
| Damon customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V248 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V248000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →