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2004 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.
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Latest May 1, 2008
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.
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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.
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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.
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Overview

Our database contains 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2004 Damon Intruder, most frequently naming the other / unspecified and tires & wheels 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

  • Other / unspecified375.0%
  • Tires & wheels125.0%

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
08V534000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Oct 9, 2008
4,677 units potentially affected
The defect: DAMON IS RECALLING 4,677 MY 2004-2006 CHALLENGER, DAYBREAK, INTRUDER, MY 2004-2005 ESCAPER, ULTRASPORT, AND MY 2005 ASTORIA AND ASTORIA WALDORF MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR 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 08E032). 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 THE OWNER 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
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

Recent owner complaints

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

Other / unspecified
Filed May 1, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DAMON INTRUDER MOTOR HOME. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2852. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08E032000 (EQUIPMENT); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 05/19/08. *LJ

NHTSA ID
10226378
Incident
Jan 14, 2008
Other / unspecified
Filed Aug 22, 2007

2004 DAMON INTRUDER RV DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETE FOR SAFE TRAVEL CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE ARMS DON'T LOCK IN**CC WHILE DRIVING, THE AWNING EXTENDED ABOUT 8-10 INCHES FROM THE RV, SLAMMED BACK AGAINST THE RV. THE CONSUMER EXTENDED THE AWNING AND NOTICED BOTH ARMS WERE LOOSE. THE AWNING COULD ONLY BE RETRACTED SEVERAL INCHES AT A TIME AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO TWIST AND WORK WITH BOTH ARMS SO THE AWNING WOULD RETRACT. THE CONSUMER LEFT THE AWNING RETRACTED AND WAS UNABLE TO USE IT.*TR

NHTSA ID
10201368
Incident
Jan 1, 1901
Other / unspecified
Filed Apr 12, 2007

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DAMON INTRUDER 350W WITH A CURRENT MILEAGE OF 8,000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR RM2862 WAS INSTALLED THE EXHAUST TUBE WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE ELECTRIC WIRES. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THIS WOULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE CONTACT HAD THE RV LOOKED AT BY PERKINS RV COMPANY IN FLORIDA. PERKINS TOLD THE CONTACT THAT A FIRE COULD START. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER (DAMON) AND SENT PICTURES. DAMON TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD HAVE THE ENGINEERS LOOK INTO THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT HAD NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE EXHAUST AIRWAY WAS BLOCKED BY INSULATION. UPDATE 05/04/07*TR

NHTSA ID
10187692
Incident
Mar 18, 2007
Mileage
8,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 1, 2005

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2004 DAMON INTRUDER 350. THE INNER REAR GOODYEAR TIRE BLEWOUT AT 3200 MILES. THE CONSUMER IS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE OTHER TIRES MAY BE DEFECTIVE AS WELL. GOODYEAR, G670RV, 245/70R19.5. THERE WAS A DAMAGED PLACES INSIDE THE TIRE. THE TIRE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. *AK *NM

NHTSA ID
10126726
Incident
Jun 20, 2005
Mileage
3,200 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—
2004Viewing460—
2003146040.9
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.