1999 Damon Escaper recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 1999 Damon Escaper, covering 2,070 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 08V289000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the AC electric mode can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 01V091002 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: turn signal
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- The turn signal will appear clear instead of amber.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the clear/white turn signal bulbs with amber turn signal bulbs.
Recall number 00V035000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with air suspensions. The front wheel spindle bearing may have excessive preload due to improper end play settings.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 99V161001 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Damon Escaper recalls
How do I check if my 1999 Damon Escaper has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1999 Damon Escaper have?
4, covering equipment, exterior lighting and suspension.
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