1999 DAMON INTRUDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 DAMON INTRUDER
The 1999 DAMON INTRUDER has received a total of 2 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. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by DAMON MOTOR COACH for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 DAMON INTRUDER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1999 DAMON INTRUDER, potentially affecting up to 26,855 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 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 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 INTRUDER
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 DAMON INTRUDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE FRONT SIDE GLASS IS DOUBLE PANE GLASS THAT WHEN AIR GETS BETWEEN THE LAYERS CAUSES THE GLASS TO FROST OVER MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT THE SIDE WINDOWS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1999 DAMON INTRUDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 DAMON INTRUDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 DAMON INTRUDER
DAMON MOTOR COACH has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1999 DAMON INTRUDER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
98064 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER
PROCEDURES ON INSTALLING A SLIDE ROOM MECHANICAL STOP. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 DAMON INTRUDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DAMON INTRUDER
- 1994 DAMON INTRUDER — 2 complaints
- 1997 DAMON INTRUDER — 4 complaints
- 1998 DAMON INTRUDER — 2 complaints
- 1999 DAMON INTRUDER (current)
- 2000 DAMON INTRUDER — 0 complaints
- 2001 DAMON INTRUDER — 0 complaints
- 2002 DAMON INTRUDER — 8 complaints
- 2003 DAMON INTRUDER — 17 complaints
- 2004 DAMON INTRUDER — 4 complaints
Other DAMON Models
- DAMON CHALLENGER — 57 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
- DAMON AVANTI — 5 total complaints