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1997 Damon Ultrasport problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 5 complaints on file for the 1997 Damon Ultrasport — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

5

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1997 compare to other Ultrasport years?

Ultrasport NHTSA complaints by model year, 1997 highlighted5 complaints1977: 2 complaints1996: 1 complaints1997: 5 complaints1998: 3 complaints1999: 2 complaints2000: 1 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 2 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints
Ultrasport NHTSA complaints by model year, 1997 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1997 Damon Ultrasport problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes120%
Electrical System120%
Engine120%
Body & Structure120%
Tires & Wheels120%

Does the 1997 Damon Ultrasport have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07V130000OtherMarch 20, 2007 · 25,128 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

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.

98V213000Fuel SystemSeptember 4, 1998 · 101 units

Defect

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

Consequence

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

Remedy

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

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · August 4, 2000 · fire

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · May 10, 2003

1997 Damon Ultrasport — common questions

Is the 1997 Damon Ultrasport reliable?

The record is thin — 5 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1997 Damon Ultrasport have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1997 Damon Ultrasport. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.