Damon Recall 98V196002: Exterior Lighting
NHTSA recall 98V196002 · announced November 7, 1998 · filed by Damon Corporation · 292 units affected
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE FAN-LIGHT APPLIANCE CAN FAIL (MOST COMMONLY INVOLVING A FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR) WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN OVERLOAD IN THE COILED POWER SUPPLY WIRES, WHICH COULD MELT THE WIRES.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.
What to do
OWNERS WILL BE SENT A MAILER FOR THE RETURN OF THIS FAN-LIGHT APPLIANCE AND IN TURN WILL BE SENT TWO PORTABLE LIGHTS AS REPLACEMENTS. IF AN OWNER DOES NOT WANT THE TWO LIGHTS AS REPLACEMENTS, COACHMEN IS OFFERING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE FAN/LIGHT APPLIANCES.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 7,1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE MAILER AND NEW REPLACEMENT LIGHTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAMON AT 1-219-262-9212. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.