Lpg systems: furnaceRecall 00V-401 · 2001 Damon Challenger

DAMON CORPORATION recall 00V-401 covers 36 2001 Damon Challenger for a lpg systems: furnace problem, reported to NHTSA on November 29, 2000.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected361 model
ReportedNov 29, 2000Owners notified Jan 3, 2001
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 00V401000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE FURNACE IS EXPOSED TO A STORAGE COMPARTMENT.

The risk

ITEMS STORED IN THE COMPARTMENT UNDER THE RANGE COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE FURNACE, POTENTIALLY BECOMING HEATED AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSTALL SIDEWALL PANELING TO THE EXPOSED FURNACE OPENING. THIS WILL SEPARATE THE FURNACE FROM THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT UNDER THE RANGE.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 3, 2001. 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 AT1-800-860-3812. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from July 10, 2000 to October 27, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.