1999 DAMON ESCAPER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 DAMON ESCAPER
The 1999 DAMON ESCAPER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL, SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM.
Recalls for the 1999 DAMON ESCAPER
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1999 DAMON ESCAPER, potentially affecting up to 2,070 vehicles.
Recall 08V289000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 804 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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-...
View full details →Recall 00V035000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 294 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: THE TURN SIGNAL WILL APPEAR CLEAR INSTEAD OF AMBER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLEAR/WHITE TURN SIGNAL BULBS WITH AMBER TURN SIGNAL BULBS.
View full details →Recall 99V161001 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
| 49 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSIONS. THE FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE BEARING MAY HAVE EXCESSIVE PRELOAD DUE TO IMPROPER END PLAY SETTINGS.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 01V091002 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 923 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 DAMON ESCAPER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 DAMON ESCAPER.
Safety Rating for the 1999 DAMON ESCAPER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 DAMON ESCAPER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 DAMON ESCAPER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 DAMON ESCAPER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DAMON ESCAPER
- 1997 DAMON ESCAPER — 1 complaint
- 1999 DAMON ESCAPER (current)
- 2000 DAMON ESCAPER — 3 complaints
- 2001 DAMON ESCAPER — 3 complaints
- 2002 DAMON ESCAPER — 3 complaints
- 2003 DAMON ESCAPER — 0 complaints
- 2004 DAMON ESCAPER — 0 complaints
Other DAMON Models
- DAMON CHALLENGER — 57 total complaints
- DAMON INTRUDER — 47 total complaints
- DAMON DAYBREAK — 45 total complaints
- DAMON DAMON — 35 total complaints
- DAMON ULTRASPORT — 16 total complaints
- DAMON OUTLAW — 6 total complaints
- DAMON ASTORIA — 5 total complaints
- DAMON AVANTI — 5 total complaints