Recall 08V-289: 1999 Damon Escaper, 1999 Damon Intruder and 1 more
DAMON CORPORATION recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jul 2, 2008, covering about 804 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | DAMON CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V289000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Damon Escaper | 1999 | All years |
| Damon Intruder | 1999 | All years |
| Damon Ultrasport | 1999 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 08V-289?
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.
How is recall 08V-289 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.