Lemon Law Center

Home > Damon

2005 Damon Ultrasport

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, ølamps reflective devices, and associated equipment." these motor homes were built without the red rear reflex reflectors and some motor homes were built without the side rear red reflex reflectors.

Corrective Action

during night driving conditions or while the motor home is parked, the rear and side marker lights will not provide any reflex reflection to mark the vehicle's location in the dark increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

damon will provide the owners with a kit containing the missing reflectors and instructions for applying them to their vehicle. owners may choose to have their dealers do the repair free of charge. the recall began on july 9, 2007. owners may contact damon at 1-800-860-3812.

2004 Damon Ultrasport

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

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 inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or damon at 1-800-860-3812.

2004 Damon Ultrasport

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, ølamps reflective devices, and associated equipment." these motor homes were built without the red rear reflex reflectors and some motor homes were built without the side rear red reflex reflectors.

Corrective Action

during night driving conditions or while the motor home is parked, the rear and side marker lights will not provide any reflex reflection to mark the vehicle's location in the dark increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

damon will provide the owners with a kit containing the missing reflectors and instructions for applying them to their vehicle. owners may choose to have their dealers do the repair free of charge. the recall began on july 9, 2007. owners may contact damon at 1-800-860-3812.

2003 Damon Ultrasport

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

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 inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or damon at 1-800-860-3812.

2003 Damon Ultrasport

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

during the winterization process on certain motor homes from november 5, 2002 through january 6, 2003, the rv antifreeze used may have been contaminated with engine antifreeze.

Corrective Action

this poses a potential toxic hazard if ingested at high levels.

Recall Notes

dealers will ensure that the water system has been properly flushed. owner notification began april 7, 2003. 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 time should contact damon at 1-574-264-2900.

2003 Damon Ultrasport

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, ølamps reflective devices, and associated equipment." these motor homes were built without the red rear reflex reflectors and some motor homes were built without the side rear red reflex reflectors.

Corrective Action

during night driving conditions or while the motor home is parked, the rear and side marker lights will not provide any reflex reflection to mark the vehicle's location in the dark increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

damon will provide the owners with a kit containing the missing reflectors and instructions for applying them to their vehicle. owners may choose to have their dealers do the repair free of charge. the recall began on july 9, 2007. owners may contact damon at 1-800-860-3812.

2002 Damon Ultrasport

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

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 inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or damon at 1-800-860-3812.

2002 Damon Ultrasport

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, ølamps reflective devices, and associated equipment." these motor homes were built without the red rear reflex reflectors and some motor homes were built without the side rear red reflex reflectors.

Corrective Action

during night driving conditions or while the motor home is parked, the rear and side marker lights will not provide any reflex reflection to mark the vehicle's location in the dark increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

damon will provide the owners with a kit containing the missing reflectors and instructions for applying them to their vehicle. owners may choose to have their dealers do the repair free of charge. the recall began on july 9, 2007. owners may contact damon at 1-800-860-3812.

2001 Damon Ultrasport

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

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 inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or damon at 1-800-860-3812.

2001 Damon Ultrasport

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain motor homes built on dodge van chassis and equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe between january 28 and august 15, 2000. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Corrective Action

serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Recall Notes

am-safe notified damon's customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge.

2000 Damon Ultrasport

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

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 inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or damon at 1-800-860-3812.

2000 Damon Ultrasport

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain motor homes built on dodge van chassis and equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe between january 28 and august 15, 2000. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Corrective Action

serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Recall Notes

am-safe notified damon's customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge.

2000 Damon Ultrasport

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the ac electric mode can result in a fire.

Recall Notes

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 time should contact norcold service center at 1-800-767-9101 or damon at 1-937-497-3080.

1999 Damon Ultrasport

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

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 inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or damon at 1-800-860-3812.

1999 Damon Ultrasport

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the ac electric mode can result in a fire.

Recall Notes

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 time should contact norcold service center at 1-800-767-9101 or damon at 1-937-497-3080.

1998 Damon Ultrasport

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

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 inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or damon at 1-800-860-3812.

1998 Damon Ultrasport

Component

Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: class a and c motor homes. the hardware used to secure the liquid propane (lp) tank was not tightened properly.

Corrective Action

if the lp tank is not secured, the tank could fall to the ground while the motor home is being driven.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the motor homes to verify that the proper hardware is being used and that all nuts are tightened properly.

1997 Damon Ultrasport

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

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 inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or damon at 1-800-860-3812.

1997 Damon Ultrasport

Component

Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: class a and c motor homes. the hardware used to secure the liquid propane (lp) tank was not tightened properly.

Corrective Action

if the lp tank is not secured, the tank could fall to the ground while the motor home is being driven.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the motor homes to verify that the proper hardware is being used and that all nuts are tightened properly.