Damon Challenger 1998
Model Challenger made in 1998 by Damon got 10 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. The car had one investigation (visibility). There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, other.
Model 1998
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V202000 | DAMON CORPORATION | from 07/09/1997 to 02/18/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 1767 | 08/15/1999 | ODI | DAMON MOTOR COACH | 07/23/1999 | 07/29/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes. a generator muffler strap was omitted during the installation process. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The muffler and exhaust tail pipe can vibrate loose, possibly detaching from the unit. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a muffler strap. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began august 15, 1999.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 damon at 1-219-264-2900.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V130000 | DAMON CORPORATION | from 04/01/1997 to 04/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 25128 | 06/26/2007 | MFR | DAMON CORPORATION | 03/20/2007 | 03/22/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V213000 | DAMON CORPORATION | from 06/24/1997 to 08/13/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 101 | 09/17/1998 | ODI | DAMON MOTOR COACH | 09/04/1998 | 09/10/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class a and c motor homes. the hardware used to secure the liquid propane (lp) tank was not tightened properly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the lp tank is not secured, the tank could fall to the ground while the motor home is being driven. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the motor homes to verify that the proper hardware is being used and that all nuts are tightened properly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin september 17, 1998.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 damon at 1-800-860-3812.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - SLIDE-IN CAMPER | |||||
| 98064 | 10/12/1998 | 604598 | Procedures on installing a slide room mechanical stop. *tt | 05/06/1999 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||
| SQ99013 | DAMON MOTOR COACH | 05/19/1999 | OMITTED EXHAUST HANGER | 99V202000 | ||
| 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. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 08/24/2004 | 35500 | 3 | |
| 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 replacement on the left exhaust manifold. we will have the old parts when done. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| 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 | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| The transmission leaked. *yh | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Both driver and passenger seats were defective. *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/06/1998 | 06/10/1998 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 06/06/1998 | 06/10/1998 | ||
| 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 | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 06/02/2002 | |||
| Screws were rusting out on latter located on back of trailer. consumer felt this was very dangerous. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 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 | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| 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 | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 05/10/2000 | 250 | ||
| 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 | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | HAMBURG | MEYERS RV |