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2011 DAMON CHALLENGER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1

Owner Complaint

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2011 DAMON CHALLENGER

The 2011 DAMON CHALLENGER has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2011 DAMON CHALLENGER

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2011 DAMON CHALLENGER, potentially affecting up to 12,927 vehicles.

Recall 15V745000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

| 12,656 vehicles affected

Defect: Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Thor Challenger, Thor Citation, Thor Hurricane, Thor Tuscany, Thor Windsport, 2011-2012 Thor Astoria, Thor Avanti, Thor Chateau, 2011-2014 Thor Daybreak, 2011-2015 Thor Outlaw, Thor Siesta, 2014-2015 Thor Miramar, 2012 Thor Four Winds, 2008-2011 Damon Astoria, Damon Daybreak, Damon Outlaw, Damon Tuscany, 2008-2012, Damon Challenger, 2008-2010 Damon Essence, 2009-2011 Damon Avanti,...

Consequence: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Thor will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism and replace all of the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at...

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Recall 10V407000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY

| 271 vehicles affected

Defect: DAMON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 CHALLENGER, MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 INTRUDER MOTOR HOMES. THESE MOTOR HOMES DO NOT HAVE THE PROPER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE REAR SUSPENSION LEAF SPRING AND THE VEHICLE LIQUID PROPANE FUEL TANK. AS THE SUSPENSION TRAVELS IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE LEAF SPRING SHACKLE BOLT TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TANK. THIS POTENTIALLY COULD PUNCTURE...

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE OR EXPLOSION, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: DAMON WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE PROPER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SHACKLE BOLT AND THE TANK EXISTS. IF IT IS FOUND THERE IS NOT ENOUGH CLEARANCE, THE TANK WILL BE RELOCATED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER CLEARANCE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE...

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Owner Complaints for the 2011 DAMON CHALLENGER

1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 DAMON CHALLENGER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Structurebody
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10413747 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 5,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2011 DAMON CHALLENGER MODEL #371 MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THE SLIDE OUT CABLES THAT BRING THE SLIDE OUT AND IN WAS BROKEN. THE FAILURE PREVENTED THE SLIDE OUT FROM SLIDING BACK INTO POSITION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE AND HAD TO BE REPAIRED BY THE DEALER AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THEY WOULD SEND A REPRESENTATIVE TO REPAIR THE SLIDE OUT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.

Safety Rating for the 2011 DAMON CHALLENGER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 DAMON CHALLENGER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 DAMON CHALLENGER

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 DAMON CHALLENGER

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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