- 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
2001 Damon Escaper Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 Damon Escaper with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2000 has 3 and the 2002 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Escaper year, for its age
#347 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Damon Escaper problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2001 Damon Escaper recalls 2
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: 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.
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2001 Damon Escaper
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Vehicle's slide locks have shifted during transit. *Mr while traveling, the slide locks (transit bars) were installed at the front and rear of the slideout. Both were tightened by hand. The consumer used his fingers to remove the rear slide lock. The problem remained the same. *Scc *jb
Everything shutdown while motorhome was crossing major bridge on highway, with cause unknown. Owner drifted over to side of bridge and sat for three hours. Also, owner has had problems with electric door locks unlatching, resulting in door being ajar/opened while in motion. Please describe details.*Ak
Damon Escaper: every year compared
All Escaper years2001 Damon Escaper vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Damon Escaper | 2 | 2 | C | |
| 2001 Damon Daybreak | 3 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Damon Challenger | 1 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Damon Damon | 1 | 0 | A | 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 2001 Damon Escaper
Does the 2001 Damon Escaper have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Damon Escaper: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007); buckle assembly (March 2001). 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 2001 Damon Escaper?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), body, doors & structure (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Damon Escaper had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 1, 2002 and the latest on September 23, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Damon Escaper a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 45 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2001 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