- The 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.
- The risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- The 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 scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or damon at 1-800-860-3812.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Damon Escaper Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2000 Damon Escaper with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (3). It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in March 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 1999 has 0 and the 2001 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Escaper year, for its age
#319 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Damon Escaper problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2000 Damon Escaper recalls 5
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
- Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 1200lr and 1200rim with serial numbers between 700000 and 1008700 and manufactured between december 1996 and february 1999. These refrigerators can experience low cycle fatigue failure which can lead to the liquid solution slowly leaking from the sealed, pressurized cooling unit through a small crack.
- The risk
- If a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
- The fix
- Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement cooling unit free of charge. 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 1-800-667-3005.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
- The fix
- Am-safe notified damon's customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge.
- 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.
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 2000 Damon Escaper
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Checked over rv for trip. Checked air pressure on tires to 105 lbs. Blew out sidewall of inside right rear.(Zipper blow) used a spare I had purchased.
Check over rv for trip. Checked air pressure on tires to 105 lbs. Blew ou sidewall of inside left side. (Zipper blow) used a spare I had purchased.
Checked over rv for trip. Checked air pressure on tires to 105 lbs. Blew out sidewall of inside right rear. (Zipper blow) I had to buy a new tire.
Damon Escaper: every year compared
All Escaper years2000 Damon Escaper vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Damon Escaper | 3 | 5 | F | |
| 2000 Damon Daybreak | 5 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Damon Challenger | 3 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Damon Damon | 2 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Damon Ultrasport | 1 | 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 2000 Damon Escaper
Does the 2000 Damon Escaper have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2000 Damon Escaper: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007); recreational vehicle / trailer (October 2002); buckle assembly (March 2001); recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2001) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Damon Escaper?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (3).
How many complaints has the 2000 Damon Escaper had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 25, 2005 and the latest on June 25, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Damon Escaper a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 20 out of 100 (grade F: far 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 2000 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