Recall 08V534000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Defect in 2004-2006 DAMON ESCAPER
RECALL This recall affects up to 4,677 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V534000 |
| Manufacturer | DAMON CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 4,677 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2004 DAMON INTRUDER, 2004 DAMON DAYBREAK, 2004 DAMON CHALLENGER, 2004 DAMON ESCAPER, 2004 DAMON ULTRASPORT, 2005 DAMON ESCAPER, 2005 DAMON ASTORIA, 2005 DAMON DAYBREAK, 2005 DAMON CHALLENGER, 2005 DAMON INTRUDER, 2005 DAMON ULTRASPORT, 2005 DAMON ASTORIA WALDORF, 2006 DAMON INTRUDER, 2006 DAMON DAYBREAK, 2006 DAMON CHALLENGER
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V758000 | 2010 DAMON ESSENCE | EQUIPMENT | 110,400 | |
| 15V745000 | 2008 DAMON ASTORIA | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 12,656 | |
| 11V442000 | 2010 DAMON ESSENCE | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 332 | |
| 11V248000 | 2010 DAMON OUTLAW | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 68 | |
| 10V563000 | 2006 DAMON ASTORIA PACIFIC | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 3,488 | |
| 10V523000 | 2011 DAMON DAYBREAK | EQUIPMENT | 213 | |
| 11V058000 | 2009 DAMON CHALLENGER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 371 | |
| 10V407000 | 2006 DAMON INTRUDER | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY | 271 | |
| 09V225000 | 2002 DAMON CHALLENGER | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2,415 | |
| 08V562000 | 2009 DAMON DAYBREAK | STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN | 43 |