1999 DAMON CHALLENGER
3 recalls — 7 complaints — 2 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
01V091002 Mar 20, 2001
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS N841, N821, N641, AND N621. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK CAUSED BY OPERATION IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE. IF A LEAK OCCURS, THE COOLING PERFORMANCE OF THE RE... Read more
Consequence
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
NORCOLD WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS. NORCOLD WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1... 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.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 8, 2011
Incident date: Nov 1, 2005
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DAMON CHALLENGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A TURN, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF BRAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL ABNORMALLY FELL TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE FAILURE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WAS ABNORMALLY HOT. T... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 5, 2007
Incident date: Sep 5, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DAMON CHALLENGER. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #07V336000) IN SEPTEMBER 2007. THE DEALER INITIALLY STATED THAT THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER HOWEVER; IN DECEMBER, THEY STATED THAT THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN MA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
May 30, 2001
Incident date: May 28, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET, BRAKES LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT RELEASE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CONSUMER HAD TO GET UNDER VEHICLE TO REMOVE A CLEVIS PIN FROM THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE, THE CABLE WAS UNDER PRESSURE. *SLC
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
May 30, 2001
Incident date: May 28, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET, BRAKES LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT RELEASE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CONSUMER HAD TO GET UNDER VEHICLE TO REMOVE A CLEVIS PIN FROM THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE, THE CABLE WAS UNDER PRESSURE. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Sep 26, 2000
Incident date: May 28, 2000
LOST BRAKES AT LOW SPEED TWICE
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
May 4, 2000
Incident date: Sep 4, 1999
FORD CHASSIS FOR MOTOR HOMES ARE FOR 11000 GVWR OR 13000 GVWR, AND CONSUMER SHOULD BE ABLE TO CARRY STUFF ON VEHICLE. A COMPANY BY THE NAME OF "A WEIGHT WE GO" SAID THAT FRONT AXLE WEIGHED IN AT THE CORRECT WEIGHT, BUT REAR AXLE CAME IN OVER THE WEIGHT LIMIT. CONSUMER FEELS MANUFACTURER USES I... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 13, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
ON A FORD CHASSIS; WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS OR RAILROAD TRACKS, MOTORHOME IS DRAGGING THE REAR GAS TANK WHICH MAY POSSIBLY CAUSE A LEAK/FIRE. FORD INDICATES THERE IS TOO MUCH OVERLOAD ON MOTORHOME. FRONT UNIT WAS DESIGNED TO HOLD 7,000 LBS, AND THE REAR END 11,000 LBS. BUT WHEN GAS TANK IS ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 DAMON CHALLENGER
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 354400 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
99077
Jan 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON ADDING A HAND RAIL TO THE ENTRY DOORWAY ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES. *TT
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
Complete safety history for the DAMON CHALLENGER across all model years (1997–2012).
61
Total Recalls
57
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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