2005 Damon Intruder problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:windshield (1) · Visibility (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:tank Assembly 2010-09-09 · campaign 10V407000 · 271 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE OR EXPLOSION, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
2012-06-16 · Visibility:windshield · 42,030 mi“per repair from fleet painting inc., may 18, 2012: may 18, 2012 re: 2005 damon intruder rv to whom it may concern: in regards to the left side front cap, manufacturer defect in top corner. the cap radius on the window opening does not meet the curve of the front windshield, so the windshield will not stay in place and will not set correctly. t…”
2011-03-06 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 21,799 mi“auto park brake locks up, traveling down the highway. this happened 4 additional times: 02/28/2007; 02/29/2008; 03/02/2010; & 02/01/2011. we are in fear that we may be killed and maybe endangering the lives of others each time this happens. on 08/04/2009, the auto park brake failed to hold when we parked. the motor-home started rolling backwa…”
2010-10-04 · Visibility · 12,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 damon intruder. while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact began to hear an abnormal whistling noise. the vehicle was pulled over and parked. he stated that he could see a gap between the windshield and the frame of the vehicle from the front passenger side. an authorized dealer was notified and the contact was i…”
2006-01-25 · Electrical System“consumer concerned about safety of 2005 damon intruder. *ts ***no answer required*** in dec 2005 the consumer received follow up recall notice from workhorse custom chassis, in which they enclosed the original notice dated dec 2004. the consumer didn't take possession of the rv until march 2005. when the consumer purchased the rv it was not men…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.