Damon Challenger 2000
Model Challenger made in 2000 by Damon got 4 consumer complains as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment and other. There were some recalls concerningequipment and seat belts.
Model 2000
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 - 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V273008 | DAMON CORPORATION | from 06/05/2000 to 09/05/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 494 | MFR | DAMON MOTOR COACH | 03/28/2001 | 06/18/2001 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: certain motor homes built on dodge van chassis and equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe between january 28 and august 15, 2000. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Am-safe notified damon's customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began august31, 2000.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 am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330 or 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V080000 | DAMON CORPORATION | from 05/01/1999 to 02/28/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 2656 | 05/12/2003 | MFR | DAMON MOTOR COACH | 03/05/2003 | 03/19/2003 | 571 | 105 S5.3 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 07/24/2003 | 1 | 09/01/2002 | |
| While driving 45 mph the water tank became detached from under the trailer. it was determined that the tank didn't have adequate support. *ak *nlm the trailer sustained damage. the consumer contacted the dealership whom stated since the consumer was the second owner, the warranty was no good. consumer pointed out the steel support strap was on top of the tank and that the fasteners for the strap were between the floor and the frame. at that point, they looked at the pictures again and reimbursed the consumer. *ph *nlm | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 04/23/2002 | 2 | 03/27/2000 | |
| Water tank bounced out of position, tearing out under belly of vehicle . tank holds 70 gallons of water. 5th wheeler, 357ktb. *ak the water tank bracket was repositioned a year ago. consumer states the damage to the water tank was caused by a faulty welding. *yh | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE | |||
| 02/02/2002 | 2 | ||
| The consumer was involved in an accident due to a faulty emergency brake. the technician found the emergency brake cable was missing, and the manufacturer never placed one on the vehicle. the consumer smelled something burning, and found the cable had melted. scc. also the windshield was installed improperly. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 02/02/2002 | 2 | ||
| The consumer was involved in an accident due to a faulty emergency brake. the technician found the emergency brake cable was missing, and the manufacturer never placed one on the vehicle. the consumer smelled something burning, and found the cable had melted. scc. also the windshield was installed improperly. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | ELKHART | 46515 | DAMON CORP. | 574 264 2900 |