2002 Damon Escaper recalls and problems

The 2002 Damon Escaper has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Damon dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2002 Damon Escaper vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 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-018: Service Brakes, Air

Reported Aug 15, 2002 · 17 vehicles affected · DAMON CORPORATION

Problem: On certain motorhomes equipped with arvinmeritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (Abs) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.

Risk: Bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected ABS valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. If air leaks develop at any of the ABS valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Fix: Dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. 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 arvinmeritor wabco at 1-859-746-5956 or damon at 574-264-2900.

2002 Damon Escaper problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Electrical System1
Service Brakes, Air1

Most reported parts

  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
  • Electrical System › Wiring — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 1,000 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 2002 Damon Escaper complaints

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

Electrical System · at 1,000 miles · reported Jun 1, 2003
While driving in the rain, the exhaust brake would come on. After restarting the motorhome, the exhaust brake still operated incorrectly. The dealership could find nothing wrong with it. Please note this motorhome was in for repair at a freightliner facility on or about 9/12/02 where bolts were cut off the frame. This motorhome has also had a constant noise on the chassis because of the shifting firewall and chassis floor. Damon the manufacturer finally repaired it by welding the firewall and floor tubing together. There was also a problem with a break in a charging wire. To repair they…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Damon Escaper have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Damon Escaper: 07V-130 (equipment), 02V-018 (service brakes, air). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Damon Escaper?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (1 reports), followed by electrical system (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 1,000 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.