NHTSA Recall 00V273008: Buckle assembly (seat belts)
DAMON CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 494 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Damon Challenger.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V273008 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | March 28, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Remedy
Am-safe notified damon's customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge.
Notes
Owner notification began august31, 2000.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 am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330 or damon at 1-219-264-2900. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V273008
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Damon Challenger | 2000, 2001 |
| Damon Daybreak | 2000, 2001 |
| Damon Escaper | 2000, 2001 |
| Damon Intruder | 2000, 2001 |
| Damon Ultrasport | 2000, 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.