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2004-2006 Damon Astoria, Damon Astoria Waldorf and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Damon Corporation reported this safety recall on October 9, 2008. It covers about 4,677 vehicles.

vehicles affected
4,677
reported
Oct 9, 2008
owners notified
Oct 21, 2008

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong
Damon is recalling 4,677 my 2004-2006 challenger, daybreak, intruder, my 2004-2005 escaper, ultrasport, and my 2005 astoria and astoria waldorf motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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 08e032). 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 the owner 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

Recall number 08V534000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V534000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2006 Damon Astoria, Damon Astoria Waldorf and others recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 08V534000, reported on October 9, 2008, covers about 4,677 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V534000?

Damon will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). 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 the owner 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

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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