NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Damon Intruder Recalls & Complaints
The 1997 Damon Intruder has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 1997 Damon Intruder. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1997 Damon Intruder owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Damon Intruder, describing incidents dated August 4, 1998 to April 21, 2000.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Parking Brake 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Of the 3 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10107343 · Filed
THE AUTOMATIC PARK SYSTEM LOCKS UP, WHEN IT DOES IT SOMETIMES TAKES 5-30 MINUTES TO DISENGAGE. THIS MEANS YOU HAVE TO SIT IN THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT RELEASES. *NM ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES LOCKING UP WHEN VEHICLE HAS COME TO A STOP. CONSUMER FEELS AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE MAY LOCK UP WHILE…
ODI #862125 · Filed
SPRINGS ARE FLAT. FORD MAKES SPRINGS, BUT WON'T HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THEM BECAUSE COACH IS TOO HEAVY. *AK
ODI #847499 · Filed
DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING AT MAIN PLUG OF GENERATOR/ALTERNATOR VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER ALSO HAVING PROBLEM WITH OTHER PARTS OF THE MOTORHOME. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
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.
Other Damon Intruder model years
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