Damon Outlaw 2007
Model Outlaw made in 2007 by Damon got 6 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, visibility. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 2007
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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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V451000 | DAMON CORPORATION | from 05/13/2003 to 06/29/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 1517 | MFR | DAMON MOTOR COACH | 11/28/2006 | 11/30/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 inadequate retention of the damper. if the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Chevrolet and workhorse are handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225 and 06v289). dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, workhorse at 877-294-6773, or damon at 1-574-264-5517. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V255000 | DAMON CORPORATION | from 08/01/2006 to 05/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 265 | 07/14/2008 | MFR | DAMON MOTOR COACH | 06/05/2008 | 06/06/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars. the metric and english values for the tire air pressures were inadvertently switched. the labels read 90kpa/620psi and should read 620kpa/90psi. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Under or over-inflated tires can cause or contribute to premature tire failure, possibly resulting in a sudden blowout or other failure which could result in a loss of control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be sent a revised certification label with the correct tire pressure values along with installation instructions. the recall began on july 14, 2008. owners may contact damon at 1-800-860-3812. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Damon recall no. 08-124.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, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V058000 | THOR MOTOR COACH | from 03/01/2007 to 08/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 371 | MFR | DAMON MOTOR COACH | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V236000 | DAMON CORPORATION | from 04/28/2005 to 03/15/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 116 | MFR | DAMON MOTOR COACH | 06/30/2006 | 06/30/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. the spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148000) and will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shaft. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or damon at 574-264-2900. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| STRUCTURE | |||||
| TSB-06-117 | 11/01/2006 | 10032794 | Damon motorhome: a condition may exist in the mounting of the television located in the rear bunk of the motorhome. inspect as they come in your shop and replace the bracket mounting and secure cabinet door. *pe | 05/24/2010 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| TSB-06-117 | 11/01/2006 | 10032794 | Damon motorhome: a condition may exist in the mounting of the television located in the rear bunk of the motorhome. inspect as they come in your shop and replace the bracket mounting and secure cabinet door. *pe | 05/24/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 03/28/2011 | 24000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 damon outlaw rv. the contact stated after purchasing the vehicle, he discovered that it was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 11v058000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly). the manufacturer was contacted and referred him to authorized dealers that could perform the repairs. the contact stated that the first dealer refused the repair and the second dealer advised that they would not be able to complete the repair until may 2011. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was approximately 24,000. the vin was not available. | |||
| 03/28/2011 | 24000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 damon outlaw. the contact stated after purchasing the rv and finding out he was included in nhtsa campaign id number 11v058000(fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). he contacted the manufacturer and they supplied him to vendors in his area that would do the repairs. one of the vendors advised him that they would not and the other doesn't have an open slot until may of this year. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were approximately 24,000. tb | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 11/05/2007 | 6000 | 3 | 07/03/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 damon outlaw. the windshields were coming out of place while the vehicle was in motion, which causes rain and debris to enter the vehicle. the failure has been repaired twice. the first time the windshield was removed and reinstalled; the second time the windshield was removed, reinstalled, and glued in place. the engine size, number of cylinders, powertrain, and speed were unknown. the current mileage was 10,000 and failure mileage was 6,000. | |||