2000 Damon Ultrasport Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 29, 2008 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Ultrasport years
Not enough data 4th of 10 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2000 Damon Ultrasport. That ranks 4th out of 10 Ultrasport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 48,500 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2000 Damon Ultrasport problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure1 · ~48,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure1100%48,500——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2000 Damon Ultrasport recalls (3)

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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.

Seat belts:front:buckle assemblyMar 28, 2001 · NHTSA campaign 00V273008 · 494 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: certain motor homes built on dodge van chassis and equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe between january 28 and august 15, 2000. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Fix: Am-safe notified damon's customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerMar 20, 2001 · NHTSA campaign 01V091002 · 923 vehicles

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.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Three out of four welds broke on the brackets that hold my liquid propane tank on my 2000 damon ultrasport class a motorhome. The tank dropped down below the chassis frame exposing it to the elements and debris on the road. This could have been catastrophic. If something on the road hit the tank in…

Structure · received Apr 29, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10226009

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Damon Ultrasport?

Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Damon Ultrasport?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.