1999 DAMON HORNET
3 recalls — 3 complaints
07V130000 Mar 20, 2007
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
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 ... Read more
01V091002 Mar 20, 2001
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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 RE... Read more
Consequence
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... Read more
99V136000 May 25, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE CHASSIS WIRING WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED, CAUSING THE WIRE TO BE PINCHED BETWEEN THE FLOOR STRUCTURE AND THE FRAME CROSSMEMBER.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIRING AND REPAIR THE WIRE IF CUT.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 1 |
TRAILER HITCHES
Dec 13, 2001
Incident date: Aug 12, 2001
TOUNG OF TRAILOR FELL OFF,THE TRAILOR WAS NEVER WELDED PROPERLY. ONLY TACK WELDED. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Apr 26, 2000
WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED IT HITS THE OPEN PART OF THE WINDOW. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THIS POOR DESIGN COULD CAUSE THE GLASS IN THE WINDOW TO BREAK. NLM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 21, 1999
SWITCH WHICH MOVES ROOM IN AND OUT IS NOT CONCEALED PROPERLY BY DESIGN MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR OCCUPANTS TO BE INJURED BY IT. NLM
NHTSA Safety Investigations — DAMON HORNET
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
SQ99014
Opened: May 19, 1999
ELECTRICAL SHORT
DAMON ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN ADVISING DEALERS THAT THE HORNET MODEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE A CONDITION THAT COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE 12 VOLTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.THIS INVESTIGATION IS OPENED TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM, COMPLAINTS, AND TO EVALUATE THE SAFETY CO... Read more
DAMON HORNET — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DAMON HORNET across all model years (1997–2000).
7
Total Recalls
3
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths