2003 Damon Escaper Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 22, 2007 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Escaper years
Not enough data 5th of 8 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2003 Damon Escaper so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2003 Damon Escaper recalls (2)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerMar 20, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V130000 · 25,128 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Fix: 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 will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or damon at 1-800-860-3812.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerMar 21, 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V095000 · 125 vehicles

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.

Risk: This poses a potential toxic hazard if ingested at high levels.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Damon Escaper?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Damon Escaper?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2003 Damon Escaper a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Escaper model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.