NHTSA Recall 08V289000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V289000; Date: Jul. 2, 2008
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Damon Escaper; 1999 Damon Intruder; 1999 Damon Ultrasport
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Damon Corporation
Affected Units:: 804
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 30, 2008
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