2000 Damon Escaper recalls and problems

The 2000 Damon Escaper has 5 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Damon dealer.

Recalls
5
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Damon Escaper vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Damon Escaper recalls

Recall 07V-130: Equipment

Reported Mar 20, 2007 · 25,128 vehicles affected · DAMON CORPORATION

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

Fix: 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.

Recall 02V-277: Equipment

Reported Oct 10, 2002 · 354 vehicles affected · DAMON CORPORATION

Problem: Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 1200lr and 1200rim with serial numbers between 700000 and 1008700 and manufactured between december 1996 and february 1999. These refrigerators can experience low cycle fatigue failure which can lead to the liquid solution slowly leaking from the sealed, pressurized cooling unit through a small crack.

Risk: If a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Fix: Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement cooling unit free of charge. 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 1-800-667-3005.

Recall 00V-273: Seat Belts

Reported Mar 28, 2001 · 494 vehicles affected · DAMON CORPORATION

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.

Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

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

Recall 01V-091: Equipment

Reported Mar 20, 2001 · 923 vehicles affected · DAMON CORPORATION

Problem: 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.

Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the AC electric mode can result in a fire.

Fix: 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.

Recall 00V-035: Exterior Lighting

Reported Feb 16, 2000 · 294 vehicles affected · DAMON CORPORATION

Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes. A clear bulb was used in the turn signal lamp instead of amber as required by FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Risk: The turn signal will appear clear instead of amber.

Fix: Dealers will replace the clear/white turn signal bulbs with amber turn signal bulbs.

2000 Damon Escaper problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires3

Most reported parts

  • Tires › Sidewall — 3

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 17,385 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Damon Escaper complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · at 9,755 miles · reported Jun 25, 2005
Checked over rv for trip. Checked air pressure on tires to 105 lbs. Blew out sidewall of inside right rear. (Zipper blow) I had to buy a new tire.
Tires · at 17,385 miles · reported Jun 25, 2005
Check over rv for trip. Checked air pressure on tires to 105 lbs. Blew ou sidewall of inside left side. (Zipper blow) used a spare I had purchased.
Tires · at 18,431 miles · reported Jun 25, 2005
Checked over rv for trip. Checked air pressure on tires to 105 lbs. Blew out sidewall of inside right rear.(Zipper blow) used a spare I had purchased.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Damon Escaper have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2000 Damon Escaper: 07V-130 (equipment), 02V-277 (equipment), 00V-273 (seat belts), 01V-091 (equipment), 00V-035 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Damon Escaper?

Owners report tires problems most often (3 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 17,385 miles.

Are Damon recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Damon dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.