Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 03V-095 · Damon vehicles

DAMON CORPORATION recall 03V-095 covers 125 Damon vehicles for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on March 21, 2003.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1253 models
ReportedMar 21, 2003Owners notified Apr 7, 2003
Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 03V095000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

DURING THE WINTERIZATION PROCESS ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FROM NOVEMBER 5, 2002 THROUGH JANUARY 6, 2003, THE RV ANTIFREEZE USED MAY HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED WITH ENGINE ANTIFREEZE.

The risk

THIS POSES A POTENTIAL TOXIC HAZARD IF INGESTED AT HIGH LEVELS.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL ENSURE THAT THE WATER SYSTEM HAS BEEN PROPERLY FLUSHED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 7, 2003. 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 1-574-264-2900.

DAMON RECALL NO. 03-105. CUSTOMERS CAN 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.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from November 5, 2002 to January 6, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.