Damon Escaper 2000
Model Escaper made in 2000 by Damon got 3 consumer complains there are 5 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . Technical service bulletines regarding wheels. There were some recalls concerningequipment, exterior lighting 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 | |||||
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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). | |||||||||||||||
| 02V277002 | DAMON CORPORATION | from 11/01/1999 to 06/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 354 | MFR | DAMON MOTOR COACH | 10/10/2002 | 11/07/2002 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 1200lr and 1200rim with serial numbers between 700000 and 1008700 and manufactured between december 1996 and february 1999. these refrigerators can experience low cycle fatigue failure which can lead to the liquid solution slowly leaking from the sealed, pressurized cooling unit through a small crack. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement cooling unit free of charge. 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 1-800-667-3005. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers cancontact 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 MOTOR COACH | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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). | |||||||||||||||
| 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| WHEELS | |||||
| 01100 | 10/01/2001 | 627582 | Information regarding water infiltration through the rear wheel wells.*jb | 02/12/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 10/31/2004 | 18431 | 1 | 03/10/2000 |
| Checked over rv for trip. checked air pressure on tires to 105 lbs. blew out sidewall of inside right rear.(zipper blow) used a spare i had purchased. | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 17385 | 1 | 03/10/2000 |
| Check over rv for trip. checked air pressure on tires to 105 lbs. blew ou sidewall of inside left side. (zipper blow) used a spare i had purchased. | |||
| 04/10/2002 | 9755 | 1 | 03/10/2000 |
| Checked over rv for trip. checked air pressure on tires to 105 lbs. blew out sidewall of inside right rear. (zipper blow) i had to buy a new tire. | |||