Damon Electrical Recall 99V202000 (1,767 Vehicles)

The problem

Vehicle description: motor homes. A generator muffler strap was omitted during the installation process.

The risk

The muffler and exhaust tail pipe can vibrate loose, possibly detaching from the unit.

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MUFFLER STRAP.

Contacts

Owner notification began august 15, 1999. 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 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).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Damon dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 99V202000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1998 Damon Challenger	6	3	C
1999 Damon Challenger	6	3	C
1998 Damon Daybreak	1	3	C
1999 Damon Daybreak	3	3	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1998 Damon Challenger

1999 Damon Challenger

1998 Damon Daybreak

1999 Damon Daybreak

Questions

Is the 99V202000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. DAMON CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 99V202000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 99V202000 announced?

DAMON CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on July 23, 1999. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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