1999 DAMON HORNET — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1999 DAMON HORNET
The 1999 DAMON HORNET has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. The most commonly reported problems involve the Trailer Hitches (1 complaint), Unknown Or Other (1 complaint), and Visibilitywindshield (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 DAMON HORNET
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1999 DAMON HORNET, potentially affecting up to 26,103 vehicles.
Recall 07V130000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 25,128 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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 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...
View full details →Recall 99V136000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 52 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE CHASSIS WIRING WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED, CAUSING THE WIRE TO BE PINCHED BETWEEN THE FLOOR STRUCTURE AND THE FRAME CROSSMEMBER.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIRING AND REPAIR THE WIRE IF CUT.
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 HORNET
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 DAMON HORNET. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TOUNG OF TRAILOR FELL OFF,THE TRAILOR WAS NEVER WELDED PROPERLY. ONLY TACK WELDED. *AK
WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED IT HITS THE OPEN PART OF THE WINDOW. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THIS POOR DESIGN COULD CAUSE THE GLASS IN THE WINDOW TO BREAK. NLM
SWITCH WHICH MOVES ROOM IN AND OUT IS NOT CONCEALED PROPERLY BY DESIGN MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR OCCUPANTS TO BE INJURED BY IT. NLM
Safety Rating for the 1999 DAMON HORNET
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 DAMON HORNET in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 DAMON HORNET
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 DAMON HORNET
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1999 DAMON HORNET.
Other Model Years of the DAMON HORNET
- 1997 DAMON HORNET — 0 complaints
- 1998 DAMON HORNET — 0 complaints
- 1999 DAMON HORNET (current)
- 2000 DAMON HORNET — 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 ESCAPER — 16 total complaints
- DAMON ULTRASPORT — 16 total complaints
- DAMON OUTLAW — 6 total complaints
- DAMON ASTORIA — 5 total complaints