1999–2000 Damon Challenger, 1999–2000 Damon Daybreak, 1999–2000 Damon Escaper and 3 other models Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD…
NHTSA campaign 01V091002 · Equipment · filed Mar 20, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Damon Challenger recalls
- 2008–2011 Damon Astoria and 32 other models — Affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand…
- 2007–2010 Damon Challenger and 3 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
- 2007–2011 Damon Challenger and 1 other model — Equipment
- 2001–2009 Damon Challenger and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
- 2005 Damon Astoria and 6 other models — Equipment
Other campaigns involving Damon vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V091002. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.