NHTSA vehicle safety data
1999 Damon Hornet Recalls & Complaints
The 1999 Damon Hornet has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Damon dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1999 Damon Hornet. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1999 Damon Hornet owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Damon Hornet, describing incidents dated August 12, 2001.
Most-cited components
- Trailer Hitches 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #755388 · Filed
TOUNG OF TRAILOR FELL OFF,THE TRAILOR WAS NEVER WELDED PROPERLY. ONLY TACK WELDED. *AK
ODI #551300 · Filed
WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED IT HITS THE OPEN PART OF THE WINDOW. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THIS POOR DESIGN COULD CAUSE THE GLASS IN THE WINDOW TO BREAK. NLM
ODI #548312 · Filed
SWITCH WHICH MOVES ROOM IN AND OUT IS NOT CONCEALED PROPERLY BY DESIGN MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR OCCUPANTS TO BE INJURED BY IT. NLM
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1999 Damon Hornet in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Service Query SQ99-014: ELECTRICAL SHORT
Opened May 19, 1999; no closing date on file
REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC
NHTSA #07V130000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported March 20, 2007 · DAMON CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 25,128 vehicles
Owners notified June 26, 2007 · Vehicles built April 1, 1997 – April 30, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
DAMON/NORCOLD/REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNIT FIRE
NHTSA #01V091002 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported March 20, 2001 · DAMON CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 923 vehicles
Vehicles built May 1, 1999 – June 30, 2000 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
DAMON/ELECTRICAL WIRING
NHTSA #99V136000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported May 25, 1999 · DAMON CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 52 vehicles
Damon campaign 98-067 · Owners notified June 3, 1999 · Vehicles built June 22, 1998 – September 11, 1998 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE CHASSIS WIRING WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED, CAUSING THE WIRE TO BE PINCHED BETWEEN THE FLOOR STRUCTURE AND THE FRAME CROSSMEMBER.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIRING AND REPAIR THE WIRE IF CUT.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 3, 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).
Other Damon Hornet model years
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