Damon Escaper recalls and problems
10 recalls and 7 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
10
Complaints
7
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Damon Escaper by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Escaper | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Escaper | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Escaper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Escaper | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Escaper | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Escaper | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Damon Escaper problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 |
All Damon Escaper recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08V-534 | Oct 9, 2008 | 2004–2005 | 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-017 | Jan 11, 2008 | 2004–2005 | Steering | On certain motor homes built on freightliner chassis and equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, these gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. |
| 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 | 2004–2005 | Exterior Lighting | Certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 03V-095 | Mar 21, 2003 | 2003 | Equipment | During the winterization process on certain motor homes from november 5, 2002 through january 6, 2003, the rv antifreeze used may have been contaminated with engine antifreeze. |
| 02V-277 | Oct 10, 2002 | 2000 | Equipment | Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 1200lr and 1200rim with serial numbers between 700000 and 1008700 and manufactured between december 1996 and february 1999. |
| 02V-018 | Aug 15, 2002 | 2002 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain motorhomes equipped with arvinmeritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (Abs) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly. |
| 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-035 | Feb 16, 2000 | 2000 | Exterior Lighting | Vehicle description: motor homes. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Damon Escaper?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 Damon Escaper has the most reports (3). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Damon Escaper have?
NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls covering Damon Escaper model years 2000–2005.
What are the most common Damon Escaper problems?
Owners report tires, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems most often.