Vehicle recall 99V202000 · July 23, 1999
Damon Challenger and Daybreak
Vehicle description: motor homes.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: motor homes. A generator muffler strap was omitted during the installation process.
- Consequence
- The muffler and exhaust tail pipe can vibrate loose, possibly detaching from the unit.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a muffler strap.
- Notes
- Owner notification began August 15, 1999.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 1-219-264-2900.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 99V202000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 23, 1999
- Filed by
- DAMON CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- 98-068
- Owner notification
- August 15, 1999
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,767
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment › Electrical
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Damon Challenger (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
- Damon Daybreak (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
Has your Damon been repaired?
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