Damon Escaper 1999
Model Escaper made in 1999 by Damon got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, exterior lighting and suspension.
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 | |||||
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| 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). | |||||||||||||||
| 08V289000 | DAMON CORPORATION | from 06/01/1998 to 06/30/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 804 | 06/30/2008 | ODI | DAMON CORPORATION | 07/02/2008 | 07/02/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Damon is recalling 804 my 1999 intruder, ultrasport, and escaper motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Damon is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e-030). norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. the recall began on june 30, 2008. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767- 9101 or damon at 1-800-860-3812. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V035000 | DAMON CORPORATION | from 10/05/1998 to 02/04/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 294 | 03/06/2000 | MFR | DAMON MOTOR COACH | 02/16/2000 | 02/28/2000 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes. a clear bulb was used in the turn signal lamp instead of amber as required by fmvss no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The turn signal will appear clear instead of amber. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the clear/white turn signal bulbs with amber turn signal bulbs. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began march 6, 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 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V161001 | DAMON CORPORATION | from 01/28/1999 to 06/22/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 49 | 06/09/1999 | MFR | DAMON MOTOR COACH | 07/02/1999 | 07/21/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with air suspensions. the front wheel spindle bearing may have excessive preload due to improper end play settings. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This bearing preload in combination with improper lubricating oil levels can cause premature failure of the outer bearing, affecting the steering on the motor homes. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Tuthill is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. dealers will inspect the deflector ring and reseating, adjust the wheel bearings, add lubrication, and replace the hubcap. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began june 9, 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 tuthill at 1-800-255-7824, ext. 390.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||