2002 DAMON CHALLENGER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 DAMON CHALLENGER
The 2002 DAMON CHALLENGER has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by DAMON MOTOR COACH for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (1 complaint), Structurebodybumpers (1 complaint), and Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 DAMON CHALLENGER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2002 DAMON CHALLENGER, potentially affecting up to 30,199 vehicles.
Recall 09V225000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 2,415 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
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.
View full details →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 03V080000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
| 2,656 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 DAMON CHALLENGER
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 DAMON CHALLENGER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodybumpers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DAMON CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CALIPERS HAD TO COOL DOWN BEFORE HE COULD CONTINUE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE CALIPERS, BRAKE SENSORS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED .THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V225000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) BUT NOT ALL FAILED COMPONENTS WERE COVERED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
FRONT TIRE STRIKES FENDER WHILE MAKING LEFT TURN. STABILIZERS CANNOT BE LOWERED SINCE IT STRIKES FRONT TIRE CAUSING IT TO BE COMPRESSED. DEALER WANTS TO EXTEND FENDER 2 INCHES AND PLACE A 2" FILLER IN GAP.*AK
FRONT TIRE STRIKES FENDER WHILE MAKING LEFT TURN. STABILIZERS CANNOT BE LOWERED SINCE IT STRIKES FRONT TIRE CAUSING IT TO BE COMPRESSED. DEALER WANTS TO EXTEND FENDER 2 INCHES AND PLACE A 2" FILLER IN GAP.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2002 DAMON CHALLENGER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 DAMON CHALLENGER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 DAMON CHALLENGER
DAMON MOTOR COACH has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2002 DAMON CHALLENGER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
01094 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ON SOME VEHICLE MODELS, THERE IS NO DRIVER DOOR OPTION.*JB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 DAMON CHALLENGER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DAMON CHALLENGER
- 1997 DAMON CHALLENGER — 3 complaints
- 1998 DAMON CHALLENGER — 10 complaints
- 1999 DAMON CHALLENGER — 7 complaints
- 2000 DAMON CHALLENGER — 4 complaints
- 2001 DAMON CHALLENGER — 1 complaint
- 2002 DAMON CHALLENGER (current)
- 2003 DAMON CHALLENGER — 7 complaints
- 2004 DAMON CHALLENGER — 2 complaints
- 2005 DAMON CHALLENGER — 2 complaints
- 2006 DAMON CHALLENGER — 4 complaints
- 2007 DAMON CHALLENGER — 2 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