1999 Damon Ultrasport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ultrasport years
- Not enough data 3rd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Damon Ultrasport. That ranks 3rd out of 10 Ultrasport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 24,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Damon Ultrasport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 50% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Damon Ultrasport recalls (3)
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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: 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.
Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
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/trailer
Problem: 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 refrigerator will deteriorate, requiring immediate replacement of the cooling unit.
Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the ac electric mode can result in a fire.
Fix: 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 1-800-767-9101 or damon at 1-937-497-3080.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The 32 gallon propane tank bracket wasn't welded properly at the factory. This resulted in the front end of the tank falling down about six inches and hanging on the frame. The tank was only being supported by the rear brackets. *ak the tack was only welded. The rear support was only tack welded…
Consumer states that front tires blew out. Consumer states that the sidewalls is ripping off tire. Dealer notified.*ak
Other Damon Ultrasport years
← 1998 Ultrasport · 2000 Ultrasport →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Ultrasport | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 Ultrasport | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 Ultrasport | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 Ultrasport | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 Ultrasport | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 Ultrasport | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 Ultrasport | 3 | 2 |
| 1997 Ultrasport | 4 | 2 |
| 1996 Ultrasport | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Damon Ultrasport?
Owners most often report equipment, tires problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Damon Ultrasport?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Damon Ultrasport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ultrasport model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.