Damon Challenger 1999
Model Challenger made in 1999 by Damon got 10 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to parking brake, power train and service brakes, air. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, unknown or other. The car had one investigation (visibility). There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 1999
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V202000 | DAMON CORPORATION | from 07/09/1997 to 02/18/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 1767 | 08/15/1999 | ODI | DAMON MOTOR COACH | 07/23/1999 | 07/29/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes. a generator muffler strap was omitted during the installation process. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The muffler and exhaust tail pipe can vibrate loose, possibly detaching from the unit. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a muffler strap. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began august 15, 1999.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 1-219-264-2900.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V091002 | DAMON CORPORATION | from 05/01/1999 to 06/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 923 | ODI | DAMON MOTOR COACH | 03/20/2001 | 05/17/2001 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes and travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers n841, n821, n641, and n621. these refrigerators can experience a cooling system leak caused by operation in the ac electric mode. if a leak occurs, the cooling performance of the refrigerator will deteriorate, requiring immediate replacement of the cooling unit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the ac electric mode can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Norcold will inspect and replace the refrigerator cooling units. norcold will conduct the owner notification. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-767-9101 or damon at 1-937-497-3080. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 07V130000 | DAMON CORPORATION | from 04/01/1997 to 04/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 25128 | 06/26/2007 | MFR | DAMON CORPORATION | 03/20/2007 | 03/22/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain travel trailers and motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Damon will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - SLIDE-IN CAMPER | |||||
| 98064 | 10/12/1998 | 604598 | Procedures on installing a slide room mechanical stop. *tt | 05/06/1999 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 99077 | 01/01/2000 | 610486 | Information on adding a hand rail to the entry doorway on certain motorhomes. *tt | 05/02/2000 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||
| SQ99013 | DAMON MOTOR COACH | 05/19/1999 | OMITTED EXHAUST HANGER | 99V202000 | ||
| This investigation is opened to obtain additional information concerning this problem.historically, problems that would allow vehicle components to separate from the vehicle have been addressed by conducting safety recalls. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE | |||
| 05/28/2001 | 1 | 01/12/2000 | |
| While driving 15 mph on a residential street, brakes locked up and would not release, cause unknown. *ak consumer had to get under vehicle to remove a clevis pin from the parking brake cable, the cable was under pressure. *slc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/04/1999 | |||
| Ford chassis for motor homes are for 11000 gvwr or 13000 gvwr, and consumer should be able to carry stuff on vehicle. a company by the name of a weight we go said that front axle weighed in at the correct weight, but rear axle came in over the weight limit. consumer feels manufacturer uses insufficient axle size, and consumer can't put anything else on the motorhome, such as dishes, etc. *ml | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/28/2000 | 2 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Lost brakes at low speed twice | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 11/01/2005 | 25000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 damon challenger. while driving approximately 5 mph and making a turn the contact stated he experienced a lost of brakes. the brake pedal fell to the floor. the contact stated the drivers side rear wheel felt extremely hot. the vehicle was taken to an auto repair shop where the technicians tightened the screws on the wheel. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated the wheel cools of by itself and the vehicle functions normally. the failure occurred three different times. the approximate failure mileage was 25,000. ds | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 05/28/2001 | 1 | 01/12/2000 | |
| While driving 15 mph on a residential street, brakes locked up and would not release, cause unknown. *ak consumer had to get under vehicle to remove a clevis pin from the parking brake cable, the cable was under pressure. *slc | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 03/01/1999 | |||
| On a ford chassis; while driving over bumps or railroad tracks, motorhome is dragging the rear gas tank which may possibly cause a leak/fire. ford indicates there is too much overload on motorhome. front unit was designed to hold 7,000 lbs, and the rear end 11,000 lbs. but when gas tank is filled up, motorhome front end holds 5,700 lbs, and the rear end 12,800lbs. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 09/05/2007 | 0 | 10/01/2005 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 damon challenger. he received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control (nhtsa campaign id #07v336000) in september 2007. the dealer initially stated that the part would be available in december however; in december, they stated that the part would be available in march of 2008. the manufacturer could not provide an anticipated date of arrival for the part. as of the december 5, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. the contact stated he is not satisfied with the wait time. the current mileage was 20,000 and there had been no failure to date. the engine size was unavailable. updated 12/31/07 *bf updated *jb | |||