Damon Challenger recalls and problems
16 recalls and 26 owner complaints for 13 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
16
Complaints
26
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
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Damon Challenger by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Challenger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Challenger | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Challenger | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Challenger | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Challenger | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Challenger | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Challenger | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Challenger | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Challenger | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Challenger | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Challenger | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Challenger | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Challenger | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Damon Challenger problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 7 | |
| Equipment | 4 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Visibility | 3 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 |
All Damon Challenger recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V-745 | Nov 10, 2015 | 2008–2012 | Equipment | Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Thor Challenger, Thor Citation, Thor Hurricane, Thor Tuscany, Thor Windsport, 2011-2012 Thor Astoria, Thor Avanti, Thor Chateau, 2011-2014 Thor Daybreak… |
| 11V-058 | Jan 25, 2011 | 2007–2010 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Thor motor coach is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 damon challenger, model year 2008-2009 challenger platinum, model year 2007-2011 daybreak, model year 2010 daybreak classic, model year 2009-2010 daybreak sport… |
| 10V-407 | Sep 9, 2010 | 2007–2011 | Equipment | Damon is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 challenger, model year 2005-2007 intruder motor homes. |
| 09V-225 | Jun 16, 2009 | 2001–2009 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Damon is recalling 2,415 motorhomes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. |
| 08V-534 | Oct 9, 2008 | 2004–2006 | Equipment | Damon is recalling 4,677 my 2004-2006 challenger, daybreak, intruder, my 2004-2005 escaper, ultrasport, and my 2005 astoria and astoria waldorf motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the… |
| 08V-255 | Jun 5, 2008 | 2009 | Equipment | Damon is recalling 265 my 2007 intruder (373, 374, 378), my 2007-2009 outlaw (3611), and my 2009 challenger (371, 376, 377, 378) motor homes built on ford chassis for failing to comply with the requirements of federal… |
| 07V-130 | Mar 20, 2007 | 2000–2004 | Equipment | 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. |
| 07V-022 | Jan 30, 2007 | 2006–2007 | Exterior Lighting | Certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 06V-451 | Nov 28, 2006 | 2004–2007 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with GM 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in… |
| 06V-347 | Sep 12, 2006 | 2006 | Equipment | On certain class a motor homes, some hydraulic lines for the leveling jack system may be improperly secured or routed too close to a drive train heat source. |
| 06V-236 | Jun 30, 2006 | 2005–2007 | Steering | Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. |
| 06V-132 | Apr 24, 2006 | 2003–2005 | Electrical System | Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 03V-080 | Mar 5, 2003 | 2000–2003 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 00V-273 | Mar 28, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: certain motor homes built on dodge van chassis and equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by AM-safe between january 28 and august 15, 2000. |
| 01V-091 | Mar 20, 2001 | 2000 | Equipment | Vehicle description: motor homes and travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers n841, n821, n641, and n621. |
| 00V-401 | Nov 29, 2000 | 2001 | Equipment | Vehicle description: motor homes. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Damon Challenger?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2003 Damon Challenger has the most reports (7). Check the 2003 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Damon Challenger have?
NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls covering Damon Challenger model years 2000–2012.
What are the most common Damon Challenger problems?
Owners report structure, equipment, visibility/wiper problems most often.