Damon Challenger 2008
Model Challenger made in 2008 by Damon got 8 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment and structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 2008
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 | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V407000 | DAMON CORPORATION | from 04/16/2004 to 09/01/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 271 | 10/06/2010 | MFR | DAMON CORPORATION | 09/09/2010 | 09/14/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Damon is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 challenger, model year 2005-2007 intruder motor homes. these motor homes do not have the proper clearance between the rear suspension leaf spring and the vehicle liquid propane fuel tank. as the suspension travels it is possible for the leaf spring shackle bolt to come in contact with the tank. this potentially could puncture the tank and result in a fire or explosion. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a fire or explosion, there is a potential for property damage, personal injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Damon will inspect to see if the proper clearance between the shackle bolt and the tank exists. if it is found there is not enough clearance, the tank will be relocated to provide the proper clearance. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 6, 2010. owners may contact damon warranty service department at 877-855-2867. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Damon safety recall no. rc000018.owners may also 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, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V058000 | THOR MOTOR COACH | from 03/01/2007 to 08/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 371 | MFR | DAMON CORPORATION | 01/25/2011 | 02/02/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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, model year 2007-2009, outlaw and model year 2011 four winds hurricane, recreational vehicles manufactured from march 2007, through august 2008. the fuel-fill cap assemblies used to seal the unused side of the dual-fill gasoline fuel tank were produced with a hose material that did not meet design specifications. during normal usage the hose material may deteriorate which may result in fuel leaks. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire which may result in property damage, personal injury, or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Navistar/workhorse is handling the remedy and owner notification for this campaign please see navistar/workhorse's defect report 10v-348. navistar/workhorse will replace the original fuel-fill cap assemblies with ones assembled with hose material that meets design specifications. this service will be performed free of charge. owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V225000 | DAMON CORPORATION | from 01/01/2001 to 05/27/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 2415 | 05/01/2009 | ODI | DAMON CORPORATION | 06/16/2009 | 06/15/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Damon is recalling 2,415 motorhomes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. when combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. this can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. workhorse is handling the remedy and owner notification for this campaign please see 09v-110. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 10/11/2010 | 14300 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 damon challenger. while driving approximately 65 mph the tv, which was positioned on the ceiling above the driver and passengers seat, began to slide forward. upon further examination he noticed the mounting screws had come out of place. the vehicle was pulled over and he reinstalled the mounting screws. after driving another 200 miles the failure recurred. the vehicle was again pulled over and he applied a larger set of screws to mount the tv into place. while exiting the vehicle he also noticed the steps to exit the vehicle were severely rotted out. he performed a repair on the steps himself as well. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for either failure. the failure mileage was 14,300 and the current mileage was 15,200. sm. | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 10/11/2010 | 14300 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 damon challenger. while driving approximately 65 mph the tv, which was positioned on the ceiling above the driver and passengers seat, began to slide forward. upon further examination he noticed the mounting screws had come out of place. the vehicle was pulled over and he reinstalled the mounting screws. after driving another 200 miles the failure recurred. the vehicle was again pulled over and he applied a larger set of screws to mount the tv into place. while exiting the vehicle he also noticed the steps to exit the vehicle were severely rotted out. he performed a repair on the steps himself as well. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for either failure. the failure mileage was 14,300 and the current mileage was 15,200. sm. | |||