| Make : DAMON | Model : DAMON | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19980915 - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V196002 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19981207 | Date Received by ODI: 19981107 | Date Added to Database: 19981110 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: DAMON CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAMON MOTOR COACH | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 292 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, AND POSSIBLY A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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