1998 DAMON CHALLENGER
3 recalls — 10 complaints — 1 TSBs
07V130000 Mar 20, 2007
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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.
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 ... Read more
99V202000 Jul 23, 1999
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. A GENERATOR MUFFLER STRAP WAS OMITTED DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS.
Consequence
THE MUFFLER AND EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CAN VIBRATE LOOSE, POSSIBLY DETACHING FROM THE UNIT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MUFFLER STRAP.
98V213000 Sep 4, 1998
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Defect Description
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.
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Nov 22, 2004
Incident date: May 10, 2000
BOUGHT UNIT USED ,DEFROSTER DID NOT WORK. AIR CONDITIONER HAS TO BE PUT ON TO GET THE HEAT OUT OF THE VENTS PRIOR TO USING THE VENTS. NONE OF THE DOOR ARE SWITCHING TO DIRECT THE AIR. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Nov 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 24, 2004
BOTH EXHAUST MANIFOLDS CRACKED . ONE MANIFOLD STUD BROKE OFF AT THE HEAD. WIRING HARNESS STARTED TO MELT DUE TO HOT EXHAUST. THIS IS A 454 CHEV. ENGINE. WE HAD TO INSERT METAL PLATE TO DEFLECT THE EXHAUST UNTIL WE COULD GET IT FIXED. IT IS IN THE SHOP NOW FOR REPAIR ON THE RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Oct 8, 2002
THE SPRINGS ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE MOTORHOME COLLASPED. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SIZE 16 CHASSIS IS NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO CARRY A 3500 FOOT MOTORHOME. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. MR
SUSPENSION
Jul 2, 2002
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
THE MOTOR HOME WAS LEANING ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND IT CONTINUED TO WORSEN UNTIL THE SPRING COLLAPSED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SPRING COLLAPSED DUE TO BEING OVER WEIGHT AND WANTED TO CUT OFF THE RIGHT SPRING TO BALANCE THE RV. *YH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 2, 2002
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
THE TRANSMISSION LEAKED. *YH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 2, 2002
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
FRONT PARKING AND SIGNAL LIGHTS FALLING OUT. ALSO, DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE BULB, RUNNING LIGHT AND THE AMBER LENS ON THE FRONT DOOR LIGHT WAS BROKEN. *YH
SEATS
Jul 2, 2002
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS WERE DEFECTIVE. *YH
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 3, 2002
Incident date: Jun 2, 2002
SCREWS WERE RUSTING OUT ON LATTER LOCATED ON BACK OF TRAILER. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 21, 1998
Incident date: Jun 6, 1998
WHEN DRIVING WITH FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR DRIVER CAN RAISE AND CATCH UNDERNEATH THE BRAKE PEDAL. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND ADMITTED TO PROBLEM, BUT WILL NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Dec 21, 1998
Incident date: Jun 6, 1998
WHEN DRIVING WITH FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR DRIVER CAN RAISE AND CATCH UNDERNEATH THE BRAKE PEDAL. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND ADMITTED TO PROBLEM, BUT WILL NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 DAMON CHALLENGER
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 354400 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER | 1 |
98064
Oct 12, 1998
354400 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER
PROCEDURES ON INSTALLING A SLIDE ROOM MECHANICAL STOP. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations — DAMON CHALLENGER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
SQ99013
Opened: May 19, 1999
OMITTED EXHAUST HANGER
THIS INVESTIGATION IS OPENED TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM.HISTORICALLY, PROBLEMS THAT WOULD ALLOW VEHICLE COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED BY CONDUCTING SAFETY RECALLS.
PE97024
Opened: Jun 3, 1997 — Closed: Sep 24, 1997
CHASSIS SPRING SHACKLES
ALLEGED SPRING SHACKLES ON A 5TH WHEEL TRAILER
PE93014
Opened: Mar 8, 1993 — Closed: Jun 18, 1993
THROTTLE LINKAGE INTERFER
There is no summary currently available
DAMON CHALLENGER — All Years Overview
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61
Total Recalls
57
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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