2007 DAMON OUTLAW — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 DAMON OUTLAW
The 2007 DAMON OUTLAW has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by DAMON MOTOR COACH for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 DAMON OUTLAW
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2007 DAMON OUTLAW, potentially affecting up to 2,269 vehicles.
Recall 11V058000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 371 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A FUEL LEAK INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE WHICH MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
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...
View full details →Recall 08V255000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 265 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
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.
View full details →Recall 06V451000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 1,517 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
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,...
View full details →Recall 06V236000 — STEERING
| 116 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 DAMON OUTLAW
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 DAMON OUTLAW. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2007 DAMON OUTLAW
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 DAMON OUTLAW in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 DAMON OUTLAW
DAMON MOTOR COACH has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 DAMON OUTLAW. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB-06-117 — STRUCTURE:BODY
DAMON MOTORHOME: A CONDITION MAY EXIST IN THE MOUNTING OF THE TELEVISION LOCATED IN THE REAR BUNK OF THE MOTORHOME. INSPECT AS THEY COME IN YOUR SHOP AND REPLACE THE BRACKET MOUNTING AND SECURE CABINET DOOR. *PE
TSB-06-117 — STRUCTURE
DAMON MOTORHOME: A CONDITION MAY EXIST IN THE MOUNTING OF THE TELEVISION LOCATED IN THE REAR BUNK OF THE MOTORHOME. INSPECT AS THEY COME IN YOUR SHOP AND REPLACE THE BRACKET MOUNTING AND SECURE CABINET DOOR. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 DAMON OUTLAW
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DAMON OUTLAW
- 2004 DAMON OUTLAW — 0 complaints
- 2005 DAMON OUTLAW — 0 complaints
- 2006 DAMON OUTLAW — 0 complaints
- 2007 DAMON OUTLAW (current)
- 2008 DAMON OUTLAW — 4 complaints
- 2009 DAMON OUTLAW — 0 complaints
- 2010 DAMON OUTLAW — 0 complaints
- 2011 DAMON OUTLAW — 0 complaints
Other DAMON Models
- DAMON CHALLENGER — 57 total complaints
- 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 ASTORIA — 5 total complaints
- DAMON AVANTI — 5 total complaints