Recall 00V-273: 2000–2001 Damon Challenger, 2000–2001 Damon Daybreak and 3 more
DAMON CORPORATION recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Mar 28, 2001, covering about 494 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
The fix
Am-safe notified damon's customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge.
Notes
Owner notification began august31, 2000.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 AM-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330 or damon at 1-219-264-2900. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | DAMON CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V273008 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Damon Challenger | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Damon Daybreak | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Damon Escaper | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Damon Intruder | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Damon Ultrasport | 2000, 2001 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 00V-273?
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.
How is recall 00V-273 fixed?
Am-safe notified damon's customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.