2008 DAMON OUTLAW — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 DAMON OUTLAW
The 2008 DAMON OUTLAW has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint), Exterior Lighting (1 complaint), and Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 DAMON OUTLAW
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2008 DAMON OUTLAW, potentially affecting up to 13,360 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...
View full details →Recall 11V248000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 68 vehicles affected
Defect: THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 OUTLAW AND MODEL YEAR 2011 AVANTI MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2007, THROUGH NOVEMBER 2010. THE STOP LAMPS MAY BE INTERMITTENT DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS.
Consequence: THE STOP LAMPS MAY NOT PROPERLY INDICATE THAT THE SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHICH MAY LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: TMC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DAMILER TRUCKS (DTNA) DEALERSHIPS FREE OF CHARGE. (SEE DTNA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN 10V-178.) NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS BY DTNA IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →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 →Owner Complaints for the 2008 DAMON OUTLAW
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 DAMON OUTLAW. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DAMON OUTLAW RV. WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SWAYED BACK AND FORTH AND WAS EXTREMELY UNSTABLE. THE FAILURE CAUSED MANY OTHER PARTS OF THE VEHICLE TO SEPARATE AND BECOME DAMAGED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD SEPARATED AND WAS NOT SECURED, WHICH CAUSED WATER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. DUE TO THE STABILITY ISSUES, BOTH CABIN WALLS ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES HAD ALSO SEPARATED. IN ADDITION, THE ELECTRICAL WIRING FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT WAS SEVERED DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE SWAYING AND INSTABILITY, WHICH CAUSED INTERNAL PARTS TO LOOSEN AND MAKE CONTACT WITH THE WIRES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE SWAY BAR FRACTURED. THE FAILURES WERE NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DAMON OUTLAW RV. WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SWAYED BACK AND FORTH AND WAS EXTREMELY UNSTABLE. THE FAILURE CAUSED MANY OTHER PARTS OF THE VEHICLE TO SEPARATE AND BECOME DAMAGED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD SEPARATED AND WAS NOT SECURED, WHICH CAUSED WATER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. DUE TO THE STABILITY ISSUES, BOTH CABIN WALLS ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES HAD ALSO SEPARATED. IN ADDITION, THE ELECTRICAL WIRING FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT WAS SEVERED DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE SWAYING AND INSTABILITY, WHICH CAUSED INTERNAL PARTS TO LOOSEN AND MAKE CONTACT WITH THE WIRES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE SWAY BAR FRACTURED. THE FAILURES WERE NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DAMON OUTLAW RV. WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SWAYED BACK AND FORTH AND WAS EXTREMELY UNSTABLE. THE FAILURE CAUSED MANY OTHER PARTS OF THE VEHICLE TO SEPARATE AND BECOME DAMAGED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD SEPARATED AND WAS NOT SECURED, WHICH CAUSED WATER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. DUE TO THE STABILITY ISSUES, BOTH CABIN WALLS ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES HAD ALSO SEPARATED. IN ADDITION, THE ELECTRICAL WIRING FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT WAS SEVERED DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE SWAYING AND INSTABILITY, WHICH CAUSED INTERNAL PARTS TO LOOSEN AND MAKE CONTACT WITH THE WIRES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE SWAY BAR FRACTURED. THE FAILURES WERE NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DAMON OUTLAW RV. WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SWAYED BACK AND FORTH AND WAS EXTREMELY UNSTABLE. THE FAILURE CAUSED MANY OTHER PARTS OF THE VEHICLE TO SEPARATE AND BECOME DAMAGED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD SEPARATED AND WAS NOT SECURED, WHICH CAUSED WATER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. DUE TO THE STABILITY ISSUES, BOTH CABIN WALLS ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES HAD ALSO SEPARATED. IN ADDITION, THE ELECTRICAL WIRING FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT WAS SEVERED DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE SWAYING AND INSTABILITY, WHICH CAUSED INTERNAL PARTS TO LOOSEN AND MAKE CONTACT WITH THE WIRES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE SWAY BAR FRACTURED. THE FAILURES WERE NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Safety Rating for the 2008 DAMON OUTLAW
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 DAMON OUTLAW in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 DAMON OUTLAW
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 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 — 2 complaints
- 2008 DAMON OUTLAW (current)
- 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