1999 Damon Ultrasport
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1999 Damon Ultrasport. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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- 9101 or damon at 1-800-860-3812.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 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/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or damon at 1-800-860-3812.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 time should contact norcold service center at 1-800-767-9101 or damon at 1-937-497-3080.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
The 32 gallon propane tank bracket wasn't welded properly at the factory. this resulted in the front end of the tank falling down about six inches and hanging on the frame. the tank was only being supported by the rear brackets. *ak the tack was only welded. the rear support was only tack welded which was loosening. there were also problems with the wiring and the plumbing. *sc *jb
- Tires › Sidewall
Consumer states that front tires blew out. Consumer states that the sidewalls IS ripping off tire. Dealer notified.*ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 608072Some motor homes produced prior to 2/8/99 may have the 12 volt ground wires inadvertently switch at the converter.
- 604719Concerns with 12 volt converter may shut down due to an internal resistor.
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