2007 Damon Challenger: recalls and complaints

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• 11V05800025 Jan 2011Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly
• 10V4070009 Sep 2010Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer / LPG Systems / Tank Assembly
• 09V22500016 Jun 2009Service Brakes, Hydraulic
• 07V02200030 Jan 2007Exterior Lighting
• 06V45100028 Nov 2006Engine and Engine Cooling
• 06V23600030 Jun 2006Steering

1. 11V058000Received 25 Jan 2011. 371 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire which may result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by THOR MOTOR COACH.

2. 10V407000Received 9 Sep 2010. 271 units.

   Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer / LPG Systems / Tank Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a fire or explosion, there is a potential for property damage, personal injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by THOR MOTOR COACH. Manufacturer campaign number RC000018. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Oct 2010.

3. 09V225000Received 16 Jun 2009. 2,415 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by DAMON CORPORATION.

4. 07V022000Received 30 Jan 2007. 2,618 units.

   Exterior Lighting

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps reflective devices, and associated equipment." these motor homes were built without the red rear reflex reflectors and some motor homes were built without the side rear red reflex reflectors.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   During night driving conditions or while the motor home is parked, the rear and side marker lights will not provide any reflex reflection to mark the vehicle's location in the dark increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Damon will provide the owners with a kit containing the missing reflectors and instructions for applying them to their vehicle. Owners may choose to have their dealers do the repair free of charge. The recall began on july 9, 2007. Owners may contact damon at 1-800-860-3812.

   Report filed by DAMON CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 06-119. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Jul 2007.

5. 06V451000Received 28 Nov 2006. 1,517 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by DAMON CORPORATION.

6. 06V236000Received 30 Jun 2006. 116 units.

   Steering

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by DAMON CORPORATION.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

Complaints that report a crash

0

Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

0

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

5 Oct 2009

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

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2. 19940
3. 19960
4. 19972
5. 19983
6. 19993
7. 20004
8. 20015
9. 20023
10. 20034
11. 20045
12. 20055
13. 20066
14. 20076
15. 20084
16. 20095
17. 20103
18. 20112
19. 20121

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2007 Damon Challenger?

7,308 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Damon Challenger have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for the Damon Challenger, model years 1991 to 2012. 6 of them name the 2007 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2007 Damon Challenger name most often?

Service Brakes, Electric: 1 of 1 component mention.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2007 Damon Challenger open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.