2002 Damon Escaper problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2002 Damon Escaper.
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- Ford Escape (Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]): 1 of 2 decoded VINs · 10 Ford Escape 2002 recalls on MotorDeets
- Freightliner XC Chassis (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 1 of 2 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Freightliner for the 2002 XC Chassis
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Damon recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Damon
Service Brakes, Air #02V018008 · 2002 · 17 units
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 extendi
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.
Equipment #07V130000 · 2007 · 25,128 units
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 scheduli
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 2 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2002 Damon Escaper have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Damon for the 2002 Escaper. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2002 Damon Escaper problems?
In 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is engine and engine cooling.