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1999 Damon Ultrasport problems

The most common problem on the 1999 Damon Ultrasport is tires. It has 2.0 times the complaints of a typical Ultrasport model year.

Typical year2.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
2
Worst area
Tires

The worst 1999 Damon Ultrasport problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Tires
    1

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  • Tires
    1

Recalls 3

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported July 2, 2008 · 804 vehicles affected
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/trailerReported March 20, 2007 · 25,128 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 07V130000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported March 20, 2001 · 923 vehicles affected
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

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Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Damon Ultrasport 2

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 1999 Damon Ultrasport owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 31, 2004 · 24,000 miles · 00

The 32 gallon propane tank bracket wasn't welded properly at the factory. This resulted in the front end of the tank falling down about six inches and hanging on the frame. The tank was only being supported by the rear brackets. *ak the tack was only welded. The rear support was only tack welded which was loosening. There were also problems with the wiring and the plumbing. *sc

Filed Jul 29, 2003 · Tires · AL

Consumer states that front tires blew out. Consumer states that the sidewalls is ripping off tire. Dealer notified.

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Is the 1999 Damon Ultrasport reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1999 Damon Ultrasport, 2.0 times a typical Ultrasport model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Damon Ultrasport?

Tires, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1999 Damon Ultrasport have?

3 recalls, covering equipment.

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