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2002 Damon Intruder Recalls & Complaints

The 2002 Damon Intruder has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 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 2002 Damon Intruder. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2002 Damon Intruder owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Damon Intruder, describing incidents dated January 1, 2003 to July 2, 2017.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 2 complaints
Structure 2 complaints
Equipment 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint
Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11010702 · Filed July 26, 2017
I PURCHASED THIS RV IN DEC 2016 I HAVE BEEN ON A COUPLE SMALL TRIPS THEN WENT ON A 1000 MILE TRIP AND FOUND THAT A SWAY BAR BOLT WAS MISSING AND THE PROPANE TANK WAS RUBBING ON THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS. THE SPACE BETWEEN THE PROPANE TANK AND LEAF SPRINGS IS TO CLOSE. I HAVE TAKEN A PHOTO OF THE ISSUE…
ODI #10400093 · Filed May 5, 2011
I HAD A SAFETY RECALL # 50401C DONE ON 05/09/2006 TO REPLACE ALL 4 CALIPERS BECAUSE THEY MIGHT HANG UP AND CAUSE BRAKE OVERHEATING AND MAYBE A ACCIDENT. AT THAT TIME THERE WAS NO DAMAGE AND NO WORN OF CRACKED PARTS. I WAS ASKED TO RETURN AGAIN FOR RECALL # 51101C TO AGAIN REPLACE ALL 4 CALIPERS TO…
ODI #10322868 · Filed March 30, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DAMON INTRUDER RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL SMELL EMITTING FORM THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE BEGAN DRAGGING AND WAS HESITANT TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED OFF OF THE ROAD. ONCE THE VEHICLE COOLED OFF FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, IT BEGAN…

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OVERHEATED BRAKE CALIPERS/BOSCH/WORKHORSE

NHTSA #09V225000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice

Reported June 16, 2009 · DAMON CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 2,415 vehicles

Owners notified May 1, 2009 · Vehicles built January 1, 2001 – May 27, 2009 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

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).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2002 Damon Intruder. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Damon Intruder.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11010702

Incident: July 2, 2017 · Filed: July 26, 2017

I PURCHASED THIS RV IN DEC 2016 I HAVE BEEN ON A COUPLE SMALL TRIPS THEN WENT ON A 1000 MILE TRIP AND FOUND THAT A SWAY BAR BOLT WAS MISSING AND THE PROPANE TANK WAS RUBBING ON THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS. THE SPACE BETWEEN THE PROPANE TANK AND LEAF SPRINGS IS TO CLOSE. I HAVE TAKEN A PHOTO OF THE ISSUE. I HAVE LOOKED FOR A RECALL BUT I THINK BECAUSE OF THE AGE IT HAS DROPPED OFF. THERE ARE MORE VEHICLES OUT THERE THAT ARE LIKE MINE AND I WOULD BE AFRAID IF SOMETHING WOULD HAPPEN TO SOMEONE ELSE.I AM A RETIRED FIREFIGHTER AND HAVE BEEN ON A PROPANE TANK EXPLOSION ENVOLVING AN RV. AND IT'S NOT A GOOD FEELING TO SEE THIS. I HAVE CONTACTED THOR MOTOR COACH AND FORD BOTH ARE UNAWARE OF ANY RECALL INVOLVING THIS ISSUE. MY DAMON INTRUDER IS AT THE SHOP NOW I AM JUST TRYING TO TRACK DOWN OLD INFORMATION THERE HAS TO BE SOME KIND OF RECALL ON THIS ISSUE.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10400093

Incident: May 2, 2011 · Filed: May 5, 2011

I HAD A SAFETY RECALL # 50401C DONE ON 05/09/2006 TO REPLACE ALL 4 CALIPERS BECAUSE THEY MIGHT HANG UP AND CAUSE BRAKE OVERHEATING AND MAYBE A ACCIDENT. AT THAT TIME THERE WAS NO DAMAGE AND NO WORN OF CRACKED PARTS. I WAS ASKED TO RETURN AGAIN FOR RECALL # 51101C TO AGAIN REPLACE ALL 4 CALIPERS TO THE LATEST STYLE FOR THE SAME REASON. THIS TIME 3 OF THE 4 CALIPERS ON THE MOTORHOME WERE DEEMED NOT USABLE BECAUSE OF CRACKS BUT THE WORK HORSE CORP. WON'T PAY FOR NEW ROTORS. I THINK THIS DAMAGE IS THEIR PROBLEM AND NOT MINE. PLEASE ADVISE.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10322868

Incident: August 6, 2009 · Filed: March 30, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DAMON INTRUDER RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL SMELL EMITTING FORM THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE BEGAN DRAGGING AND WAS HESITANT TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED OFF OF THE ROAD. ONCE THE VEHICLE COOLED OFF FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, IT BEGAN OPERATING NORMALLY. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKING SYSTEM; HOWEVER, THE REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V225000- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED BECAUSE THE RECALL REMEDY WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 21,000.

Structure

ODI #10042347

Incident: October 6, 2003 · Filed: November 18, 2003

LEFT TOP CORNER WINDSHIELD SEAL FAILED, AND WAS LEAKING A LOT OF WATER. (2002 DAMON INTRUDER 369)*AK THE WINDSHIELD CAME OUT AT THE TOP LEFT HAND CORNER AND CAUSED WATER TO ENTER THE RV. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THEY DIDN'T THINK IT WOULD STAY IN PLACE BECAUSE OF STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS THAT CAUSED THE SEAL NOT TO HOLD. *NLM

Power Train; Visibility; Structure; Equipment

ODI #10001793

Incident: January 1, 2003 · Filed: January 2, 2003

CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE DEALER HAD ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE 3 TIMES UNSUCCESSFULLY. *TS *AK THERE WAS A RATTLE NOISE, THE BATHROOM WAS OUT OF LINE, THE DOOR /EXIT DOOR DIDN'T STAY CLOSED, THE TANK LEAKED, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WAS INOPERATIVE, AND THE ANTENNA WAS INOPERATIVE. SCC

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