NHTSA Recall 01V091002: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
DAMON CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 923 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Damon Challenger.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V091002 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | March 20, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the AC electric mode can result in a fire.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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 01V091002
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Damon Challenger | 1999, 2000 |
| Damon Daybreak | 1999, 2000 |
| Damon Escaper | 1999, 2000 |
| Damon Hornet | 1999, 2000 |
| Damon Intruder | 1999, 2000 |
| Damon Ultrasport | 1999, 2000 |
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.