Damon Corporation: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Damon Corporation in 1998. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 22, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

DAMON/MAGNETEK/POWER CONVERTER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 45 AMP MAGNETEK POWER CONVERTERS. A WEAKENED BYPASS CAPACITOR ON THE CONVERTER'S PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CAN CAUSE A BREAKDOWN OF THE CAPACITOR ALLOWING ELECTRICAL CURRENT LEAKAGE.

NHTSA ID: 98V240003

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 378

Consequence Summary:

ELECTRICAL CURRENT LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

MAGNETEK IS REPLACING THESE POWER CONVERTERS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 7, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

DAMON/FAN-LIGHT

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.

NHTSA ID: 98V196002

Component:

# of Units Affected: 292

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 4, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

DAMON/LP TANK HARDWARE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A AND C MOTOR HOMES. THE HARDWARE USED TO SECURE THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) TANK WAS NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY.

NHTSA ID: 98V213000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

# of Units Affected: 101

Consequence Summary:

IF THE LP TANK IS NOT SECURED, THE TANK COULD FALL TO THE GROUND WHILE THE MOTOR HOME IS BEING DRIVEN.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTOR HOMES TO VERIFY THAT THE PROPER HARDWARE IS BEING USED AND THAT ALL NUTS ARE TIGHTENED PROPERLY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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