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Damon Hornet problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 1997–2000: 3 recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

1997199819992000

By year

YearRecallsComplaints
199710
199810
199933
200020

What owners complain about (all years)

Unknown Or Other1
Visibility1
Trailer Hitches1

Recent recalls

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

Equipment #01V091002 · 2001 · 923 units

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.

Electrical System #99V136000 · 1999 · 52 units

Problem: Vehicle description: travel trailers. the chassis wiring was incorrectly routed, causing the wire to be pinched between the floor structure and the frame crossmember.

Risk: This could cause an electrical short.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the wiring and repair the wire if cut.

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