NHTSA vehicle safety data

2007 Damon Outlaw Recalls & Complaints

The 2007 Damon Outlaw has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 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 2007 Damon Outlaw. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2007 Damon Outlaw owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Damon Outlaw, describing incidents dated November 5, 2007 to March 28, 2011.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10393512 · Filed March 28, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DAMON OUTLAW RV. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, HE DISCOVERED THAT IT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V058000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED HIM TO AUTHORIZED DEALERS THAT COULD…
ODI #10220026 · Filed March 4, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DAMON OUTLAW. THE WINDSHIELDS WERE COMING OUT OF PLACE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, WHICH CAUSES RAIN AND DEBRIS TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME THE WINDSHIELD WAS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED; THE SECOND TIME THE WINDSHIELD WAS…

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FUEL FILL CAP ASSEMBLIES/WORKHORSE/NAVISTAR

NHTSA #11V058000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported January 25, 2011 · THOR MOTOR COACH

Potentially affected: 371 vehicles

Owners notified October 22, 2010 · Vehicles built March 1, 2007 – August 31, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A FUEL LEAK INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE WHICH MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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> .

FMVSS 120/INCORRECT TIRE AIR PRESSURES ON LABEL

NHTSA #08V255000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported June 5, 2008 · DAMON CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 265 vehicles

Damon campaign 08-124 · Owners notified July 14, 2008 · Vehicles built August 1, 2006 – May 31, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

DAMON IS RECALLING 265 MY 2007 INTRUDER (373, 374, 378), MY 2007-2009 OUTLAW (3611), AND MY 2009 CHALLENGER (371, 376, 377, 378) MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE METRIC AND ENGLISH VALUES FOR THE TIRE AIR PRESSURES WERE INADVERTENTLY SWITCHED. THE LABELS READ 90KPA/620PSI AND SHOULD READ 620KPA/90PSI.

Safety consequence

UNDER OR OVER-INFLATED TIRES CAN CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A SUDDEN BLOWOUT OR OTHER FAILURE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE SENT A REVISED CERTIFICATION LABEL WITH THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE VALUES ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 14, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAMON AT 1-800-860-3812.

Notes

DAMON RECALL NO. 08-124.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.

FUEL RAIL CLIP FRACTURE/CHEVROLET/WORKHORSE

NHTSA #06V451000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice

Reported November 28, 2006 · DAMON CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 1,517 vehicles

Vehicles built May 13, 2003 – June 29, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT/WORKHORSE

NHTSA #06V236000 · Steering · NHTSA notice

Reported June 30, 2006 · DAMON CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 116 vehicles

Vehicles built April 28, 2005 – March 15, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2007 Damon Outlaw. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Damon Outlaw.

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #10393512

Incident: March 28, 2011 · Filed: March 28, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DAMON OUTLAW RV. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, HE DISCOVERED THAT IT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V058000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED HIM TO AUTHORIZED DEALERS THAT COULD PERFORM THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRST DEALER REFUSED THE REPAIR AND THE SECOND DEALER ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR UNTIL MAY 2011. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 24,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Visibility

ODI #10220026

Incident: November 5, 2007 · Filed: March 4, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DAMON OUTLAW. THE WINDSHIELDS WERE COMING OUT OF PLACE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, WHICH CAUSES RAIN AND DEBRIS TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME THE WINDSHIELD WAS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED; THE SECOND TIME THE WINDSHIELD WAS REMOVED, REINSTALLED, AND GLUED IN PLACE. THE ENGINE SIZE, NUMBER OF CYLINDERS, POWERTRAIN, AND SPEED WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.

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