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2003 Damon Intruder

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
14
Latest Jul 26, 2019
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
6
Latest Jun 16, 2009
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 14 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2003 Damon Intruder, most frequently naming the brakes, visibility and steering categories. 6 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes635.3%
  • Visibility317.6%
  • Steering211.8%
  • Electrical211.8%
  • Fuel system15.9%
  • Exterior lighting15.9%
  • Other / unspecified15.9%
  • Tires & wheels15.9%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

6 campaigns cover this model year

View all 6

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
09V225000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Jun 16, 2009
2,415 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: 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.
The 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.
DAMON CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
07V130000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Mar 20, 2007
25,128 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
The 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 INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR DAMON AT 1-800-860-3812.
DAMON CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
07V022000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Jan 30, 2007
2,618 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE MOTOR HOMES WERE BUILT WITHOUT THE RED REAR REFLEX REFLECTORS AND SOME MOTOR HOMES WERE BUILT WITHOUT THE SIDE REAR RED REFLEX REFLECTORS.
The risk: DURING NIGHT DRIVING CONDITIONS OR WHILE THE MOTOR HOME IS PARKED, THE REAR AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS WILL NOT PROVIDE ANY REFLEX REFLECTION TO MARK THE VEHICLE'S LOCATION IN THE DARK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DAMON WILL PROVIDE THE OWNERS WITH A KIT CONTAINING THE MISSING REFLECTORS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING THEM TO THEIR VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CHOOSE TO HAVE THEIR DEALERS DO THE REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 9, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAMON AT 1-800-860-3812.
DAMON CORPORATIONManufacturer number 06-119View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 14
BrakesElectrical
Filed Jul 26, 2019

OVERHEATED BRAKE CALIPERS/BOSCH/WORKHORSE CAUSED BRAKE LOSS FROM MELTED CALIPER.

NHTSA ID
11235175
Incident
Aug 15, 2018
Mileage
56,000 mi
BrakesOther / unspecifiedSteering
Filed Oct 1, 2013

I WAS DRIVING THE RV ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED HARD TO THE RIGHT AS THE RIGHT BRAKE LOCKED UP. MY FOOT WENT TO THE FLOOR ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. HAD TO PUMP BRAKE PEDAL VERY TO STOP THE VEHICLE. TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND EVERYTHING SEEMED O.K. A SHORT TIME LATER, SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND LARGE AMOUNT OF SMOKE CAME FROM THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL AREA. STOPPED VEHICLE AND GOT OUT AND FOUND ALL WHEELS HOT AND SMOKING. THE BEHAVIOR CONTINUED OFF AND ON. TOOK TO RV DEALER AND WAITING TO GET DIAGNOSIS AND ESTIMATE ON ABS BRAKE REPAIR. *TR

NHTSA ID
10546448
Incident
Oct 1, 2013
Mileage
30,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Apr 20, 2012

THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ONAN GENERATOR MODEL 5.5HGJAB SPEC. B, WITH TWO FUEL FILTERS. THE FILTERS ARE APPARENTLY FAULTY AND CAN SEPARATE AT THE SEAM CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK. THE UPPER FILTER CAN LEAK ONTO HOT GENERATOR SURFACES AND BOTH CAN LEAK ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST PIPE. THE UPPER FILTER ON MY UNIT IS LEAKING AND CANNOT BE OPERATED SAFELY IN THAT CONDITION. THE COMPANY IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT HAVE NOT ISSUED A RECALL NOTICE. THEY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT PARTS AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE PROBLEM IS NOT CONFINED TO THIS ONE MODEL. THERE ARE MULTIPLE REFERENCES TO THIS ISSUE IN ONLINE POSTS AND FORUMS. UPDATED 05/02/12*BF *JS

NHTSA ID
10455858
Incident
Apr 13, 2012
Mileage
20,150 mi
Brakes
Filed Apr 23, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DAMON INTRUDER 373 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR BRAKES CONTINUED TO LOCK AND EXHIBIT SMOKING WHEN ENGAGED. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED ON THE WARNING PANEL. THE DEALER WHERE THERE WERE UNKNOWN REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. AFTER REPAIRS, THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND THE BRAKES FELT EXTREMELY SPONGY. THE DEALER ADVISED BLEEDING THE BRAKES IF THE FAILURE PERSISTED HOWEVER THE CONTACT WAS UNFAMILIAR WITH THE PROCEDURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED TAKING THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THAT COULD MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.

NHTSA ID
10327117
Incident
Apr 23, 2008
Mileage
11,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Jan 1, 2010

PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD SEPARATES FROM GASKET AT TOP RIGHT LEAVING A 2" OPENING BETWEEN WINDOW OPENING AND WINDSHIELD. *TR

NHTSA ID
10297755
Incident
Jul 15, 2004
Mileage
2,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Dec 14, 2009

RE: RECALL 50901-C REPAIRS DATED 11/16/07-6/15/09 I HAVE HAD THREE REPAIRS DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. THE MOST EXPENSIVE WAS IN 6/2007 - WHY IS A TIME-FRAME MENTIONED AND HOW CAN I HAVE MY PROBLEM ADDRESSED? MY VIN FALLS IN THE AREA OF RECALL AND I FEEL THAT MY BILLS RELATED TO THE RECALL SHOULD BE PAID ALSO. FIVE MONTHS SHOULD NOT MAKE A DIFFERENCE IF THE RECALL IS RELATED TO A VEHICLE. PLEASE HELP. *TR

NHTSA ID
10295655
Incident
Jun 1, 2007
Mileage
10,852 mi
Brakes
Filed Jun 28, 2009

1. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED, LUCKILY. 2. WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH THE HOUSTON AREA IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, THE BRAKES SUDDENLY TURNED TO "MUSH" AND I COULD NOT STOP. LUCKILY THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME MOVED AGAIN JUST AS I WAS ABOUT TO ROLL INTO THEM. BY LEAVING PLENTY OF EXTRA SPACE AND PUMPING THE BRAKES 3 OR 4 TIMES I WAS ABLE TO KEEP FROM ROLLING INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. EVENTUALLY AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE STOP AND GO TRAFFIC THE BRAKES RETURNED TO "NORMAL" AND I HAVE NOT HAD THIS HAPPEN AGAIN ALTHOUGH THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS OCCURRED. ROADS WERE DRY, TEMP WAS IN THE 90'S AND SUNNY. 3. SINCE I DO NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE SITUATION AND THE BRAKES HAVE PERFORMED FINE TO DATE, NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ID
10275163
Incident
Mar 23, 2009
Mileage
21,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Jun 28, 2009

1. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. 2. THE LCD DISPLAY IN THE DASH GOES BLANK. MOST IMPORTANTLY I CANNOT SEE THE SPEED THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING AS WELL AS ANY OTHER INFORMATION SUCH AS GEAR THE VEHICLE IS IN, OIL PRESSURE, ETC. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST THREE TIMES SINCE I HAVE HAD THE MOTOR HOME. 3. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE DASH DISPLAY WHICH WAS DONE IN 2007. ALL OF THESE INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED AFTER THE RECALL REPROGRAMMING WAS DONE. THIS PROBLEM HAS NEVER BEEN REMEDIED. *TR

NHTSA ID
10275157
Incident
Mar 18, 2008
Mileage
19,000 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Damon Intruder by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2008010—
2007050—
2006260—
2005470—
2004460—
2003Viewing146040.9
2002530—
2001040—
2000040—
1999230—
1998210—
1997310—
1994100—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.