1997 DAMON CHALLENGER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 DAMON CHALLENGER
The 1997 DAMON CHALLENGER has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe (1 complaint), Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 DAMON CHALLENGER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1997 DAMON CHALLENGER, potentially affecting up to 25,229 vehicles.
Recall 07V130000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 25,128 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
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...
View full details →Recall 98V213000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| 101 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A AND C MOTOR HOMES. THE HARDWARE USED TO SECURE THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) TANK WAS NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY.
Consequence: IF THE LP TANK IS NOT SECURED, THE TANK COULD FALL TO THE GROUND WHILE THE MOTOR HOME IS BEING DRIVEN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTOR HOMES TO VERIFY THAT THE PROPER HARDWARE IS BEING USED AND THAT ALL NUTS ARE TIGHTENED PROPERLY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 DAMON CHALLENGER
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 DAMON CHALLENGER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD WHICH HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FORD. MANUFACTURER HAS IGNORED THE ISSUE. CONSUMER MAY HAVE A PROBLEM PASSING EMISSION TEST TO GET A STICKER. *AK LEAK IN EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO PASS EMISSION. *YH
CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD WHICH HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FORD. MANUFACTURER HAS IGNORED THE ISSUE. CONSUMER MAY HAVE A PROBLEM PASSING EMISSION TEST TO GET A STICKER. *AK LEAK IN EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO PASS EMISSION. *YH
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED THREE TIMES, MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED HOWEVER BRAKES DO NOT FEEL RELIABLE.
Safety Rating for the 1997 DAMON CHALLENGER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 DAMON CHALLENGER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 DAMON CHALLENGER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 DAMON CHALLENGER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DAMON CHALLENGER
- 1992 DAMON CHALLENGER — 0 complaints
- 1993 DAMON CHALLENGER — 0 complaints
- 1994 DAMON CHALLENGER — 4 complaints
- 1996 DAMON CHALLENGER — 2 complaints
- 1997 DAMON CHALLENGER (current)
- 1998 DAMON CHALLENGER — 10 complaints
- 1999 DAMON CHALLENGER — 7 complaints
- 2000 DAMON CHALLENGER — 4 complaints
- 2001 DAMON CHALLENGER — 1 complaint
- 2002 DAMON CHALLENGER — 3 complaints
Other DAMON Models
- DAMON INTRUDER — 47 total complaints
- DAMON DAYBREAK — 45 total complaints
- DAMON DAMON — 35 total complaints
- DAMON ESCAPER — 16 total complaints
- DAMON ULTRASPORT — 16 total complaints
- DAMON OUTLAW — 6 total complaints
- DAMON ASTORIA — 5 total complaints
- DAMON AVANTI — 5 total complaints