THOR ESCAPER 1999: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Make : THOR | Model : ESCAPER | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 1998-06-01 - 1999-06-30 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V289000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2008-06-30 | Date Received by ODI: 2008-07-02 | Date Added to Database: 2008-07-02 |
Manufacturers Involved: Damon Corporation | ||
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Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 804 | ||
Summary:
DAMON IS RECALLING 804 MY 1999 INTRUDER, ULTRASPORT, AND ESCAPER MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK. |
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Consequence:
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE. |
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Remedy:
DAMON IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS "PLEASE SEE 08E-030". NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767- 9101 OR DAMON AT 1-800-860-3812. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |