- The problem
- Damon is recalling 804 my 1999 intruder, ultrasport, and escaper motor homes Equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
- The risk
- Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
- The fix
- Damon is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e-030). Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall began on june 30, 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767- 9101 or damon at 1-800-860-3812.
Vehicle safety record
1999 Damon Escaper Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1999 Damon Escaper have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in July 2008 for the recreational vehicle / trailer.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Escaper year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1999 Damon Escaper recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The 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.
- The risk
- Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the ac electric mode can result in a fire.
- The 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.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: motor homes. A clear bulb was used in the turn signal lamp instead of amber as required by fmvss no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- The risk
- The turn signal will appear clear instead of amber.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the clear/white turn signal bulbs with amber turn signal bulbs.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with air suspensions. The front wheel spindle bearing may have excessive preload due to improper end play settings.
- The risk
- This bearing preload in combination with improper lubricating oil levels can cause premature failure of the outer bearing, affecting the steering on the motor homes.
- The fix
- Tuthill is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will inspect the deflector ring and reseating, adjust the wheel bearings, add lubrication, and replace the hubcap.
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No complaints about the 1999 Damon Escaper yet
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Damon Escaper: every year compared
All Escaper years1999 Damon Escaper vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Damon Escaper | 0 | 4 | D | |
| 1999 Damon Challenger | 6 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1999 Damon Damon | 3 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Damon Daybreak | 3 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1999 Damon Hornet | 3 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Damon Ultrasport | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1999 Damon Intruder | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1999 Damon Escaper
Does the 1999 Damon Escaper have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1999 Damon Escaper: recreational vehicle / trailer (July 2008); recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2001); turn signal (February 2000); air suspension system (July 1999). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1999 Damon Escaper had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1999 Damon Escaper a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 31 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Damon Escaper year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Damon Escaper years have the most complaints?
2000 (3), 1992 (2), 1993 (2). See every Damon Escaper year compared.
What should I do if my 1999 Damon Escaper has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data