1998 Damon Challenger
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1998 Damon Challenger. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1998 Damon Challenger. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
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.
Vehicle description: motor homes. a generator muffler strap was omitted during the installation process.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The muffler and exhaust tail pipe can vibrate loose, possibly detaching from the unit.
Remedy
Dealers will install a muffler strap.
Vehicle description: class a and c motor homes. the hardware used to secure the liquid propane (lp) tank was not tightened properly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the lp tank IS not secured, the tank could fall to the ground while the motor home IS being driven.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the motor homes to verify that the proper hardware IS being used and that all nuts are tightened properly.
Owner complaints
6 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Both exhaust manifolds cracked . One manifold stud broke off at the head. Wiring harness started to melt due to hot exhaust. This IS a 454 chev. Engine. We had to insert metal plate to deflect the exhaust until we could get it fixed. It IS in the shop now for repair on the right exhaust manifold and replacement on the left exhaust manifold. We will have the old parts when done. *jb
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Bought unit used ,defroster did not work. Air conditioner has to be put on to get the heat out of the vents prior to using the vents. None of the door are switching to direct the air. *jb
- Structure › Frame and members
The springs on the driver side of the motorhome collasped. consumer states that the size 16 chassis IS not sufficient enough to carry a 3500 foot motorhome. please give any further details. mr
- Exterior lighting · Power train › Automatic transmission · Seats · Suspension
The transmission leaked. *Yh
- Structure › Body
Screws were rusting out on latter located on back of trailer. consumer felt this was very dangerous. please provide any further information.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
When driving with foot on the accelerator driver can raise and catch underneath the brake pedal. Dealer and manufacturer contacted and admitted to problem, but will not remedy the problem. *Ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Omitted exhaust hanger
This investigation IS opened to obtain additional information concerning this problem.historically, problems that would allow vehicle components to separate from the vehicle have been addressed by conducting safety recalls.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 604598Procedures on installing a slide room mechanical stop.
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