1997 Damon Ultrasport Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1997 Damon Ultrasport has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).

2Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1997 Damon Ultrasport recalls

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Recall 07V130Mar 20, 200725,128 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting

Recall 98V213Sep 4, 1998101 vehicles affected

Most common 1997 Damon Ultrasport problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1
Structure1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Tires1
Engine And Engine Cooling1

What owners report

2003-05-19, Engine And Engine Cooling
FORD V-10 FAILED AFTER 64000 MILES. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKED WATER INTO THE CYLINDERS AND BLEW OUT THE OIL AND A ROD BROKE AND DAMAGED THE ENGINE BLOCK. THIS CANNOT BE FIXED. *JB
2001-01-23, Tires
WHILE DRIVING THE REAR PASSENGER INSIDE FIRESTONE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE TREAD AND OVERLAY FROM CASING CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL WELL, WIRING AND TAIL PIPE CAUSING FIRE IN COMPARTMENT ABOVE TAIL PIPE. NLM
1999-11-09, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CAN NOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
1999-03-03, Electrical System
VEHICLE OVERWEIGHT PER AXLE (EMPTY) ALL FLOORS SAG BAD ,LIGHTS BLOW FUSES,ELEC.STEP STILL FAILS AFTER 5 REPAIRS

1997 Damon Ultrasport questions

Does the 1997 Damon Ultrasport have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1997 Damon Ultrasport: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Damon Ultrasport?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Structure (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Damon Ultrasport has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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