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2000 Damon Challenger Recalls & Complaints

The 2000 Damon Challenger has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Damon dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2000 Damon Challenger. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2000 Damon Challenger owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Damon Challenger, describing incidents dated February 2, 2002 to July 24, 2003.

Most-cited components

  • Equipment 1 complaint
  • Parking Brake 1 complaint
  • Unknown or Other 1 complaint
  • Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Of the 3 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10040252 · Filed

    WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE WATER TANK BECAME DETACHED FROM UNDER THE TRAILER. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TANK DIDN'T HAVE ADEQUATE SUPPORT. *AK *NLM THE TRAILER SUSTAINED DAMAGE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP WHOM STATED SINCE THE CONSUMER WAS THE SECOND OWNER, THE WARRANTY WAS NO GOOD…

  • ODI #10009927 · Filed

    THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO A FAULTY EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE WAS MISSING, AND THE MANUFACTURER NEVER PLACED ONE ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING, AND FOUND THE CABLE HAD MELTED. SCC. ALSO THE WINDSHIELD WAS INSTALLED…

  • ODI #8008617 · Filed

    WATER TANK BOUNCED OUT OF POSITION, TEARING OUT UNDER BELLY OF VEHICLE . TANK HOLDS 70 GALLONS OF WATER. 5TH WHEELER, 357KTB. *AK THE WATER TANK BRACKET WAS REPOSITIONED A YEAR AGO. CONSUMER STATES THE DAMAGE TO THE WATER TANK WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY WELDING. *YH

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REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC

NHTSA #07V130000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported March 20, 2007 · DAMON CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 25,128 vehicles

Owners notified June 26, 2007 · Vehicles built April 1, 1997 – April 30, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

DAMON/BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR

NHTSA #03V080000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Brake Fluid Low Warning — Lamp · NHTSA notice

Reported March 5, 2003 · DAMON CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 2,656 vehicles

Damon campaign 03-106 · Owners notified May 12, 2003 · Vehicles built May 1, 1999 – February 28, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.

Safety consequence

IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEGAN MAY 12, 2003. 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 1-219-272-9212.

Notes

DAMON RECALL NO. 03-106.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

DAMON/AM-SAFE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES

NHTSA #00V273008 · Seat Belts — Front — Buckle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported March 28, 2001 · DAMON CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 494 vehicles

Vehicles built June 5, 2000 – September 5, 2000 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON DODGE VAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE BETWEEN JANUARY 28 AND AUGUST 15, 2000. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.

Safety consequence

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Manufacturer remedy

AM-SAFE NOTIFIED DAMON'S CUSTOMERS TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE SEAT BELTS REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST31, 2000.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 AM-SAFE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AT 219-266-8330 OR 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).

DAMON/NORCOLD/REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNIT FIRE

NHTSA #01V091002 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported March 20, 2001 · DAMON CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 923 vehicles

Vehicles built May 1, 1999 – June 30, 2000 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS N841, N821, N641, AND N621. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK CAUSED BY OPERATION IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE. IF A LEAK OCCURS, THE COOLING PERFORMANCE OF THE REFRIGERATOR WILL DETERIORATE, REQUIRING IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF THE COOLING UNIT.

Safety consequence

EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

NORCOLD WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS. NORCOLD WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION. 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 NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101 OR DAMON AT 1-937-497-3080.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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