Recall 08V-534: 2005 Damon Astoria, 2005 Damon Astoria Waldorf and 5 more

DAMON CORPORATION recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Oct 9, 2008, covering about 4,677 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-534
Report date
Oct 9, 2008
Vehicles affected
4,677
Owners notified
Oct 21, 2008

The problem

Damon is recalling 4,677 my 2004-2006 challenger, daybreak, intruder, my 2004-2005 escaper, ultrasport, and my 2005 astoria and astoria waldorf motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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.

The risk

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

The fix

Damon will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). 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 the owner 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

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerDAMON CORPORATION
ComponentEquipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number08V534000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Damon Astoria2005All years
Damon Astoria Waldorf2005All years
Damon Challenger2004, 2005, 2006All years
Damon Daybreak2004, 2005, 2006All years
Damon Escaper2004, 2005All years
Damon Intruder2004, 2005, 2006All years
Damon Ultrasport2004, 2005All 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 08V-534?

Damon is recalling 4,677 my 2004-2006 challenger, daybreak, intruder, my 2004-2005 escaper, ultrasport, and my 2005 astoria and astoria waldorf motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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.

How is recall 08V-534 fixed?

Damon will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). 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 the owner 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

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.