- The problem
- 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 fix
- 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 safety record
1997 Damon Challenger Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Damon Challenger with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (1) and the brakes (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 1996 has 1 and the 1998 has 6.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Challenger year, for its age
#268 most complained-about 1997 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1997 Damon Challenger problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1997 Damon Challenger recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Vehicle description: class a and c motor homes. The hardware used to secure the liquid propane (lp) tank was not tightened properly.
- The risk
- If the lp tank is not secured, the tank could fall to the ground while the motor home is being driven.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the motor homes to verify that the proper hardware is being used and that all nuts are tightened properly.
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2 complaints about the 1997 Damon Challenger
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Cracked intake manifold which has been an ongoing problem with ford. Manufacturer has ignored the issue. Consumer may have a problem passing emission test to get a sticker. *Ak leak in exhaust manifold caused the vehicle not to pass emission. *Yh
Anti-lock brakes failed three times, master cylinder replaced however brakes do not feel reliable.
Damon Challenger: every year compared
All Challenger years1997 Damon Challenger vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Damon Challenger | 2 | 2 | B | |
| 1997 Damon Damon | 4 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Damon Ultrasport | 4 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1997 Damon Intruder | 3 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1997 Damon Daybreak | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Damon Frontier | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1997 Damon Escaper | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1997 Damon Challenger
Does the 1997 Damon Challenger have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1997 Damon Challenger: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007); mounting (September 1998). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Damon Challenger?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (1), brakes (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 1997 Damon Challenger had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 4, 1997 and the latest on May 24, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1997 Damon Challenger a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 72 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Damon Challenger year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Damon Challenger years have the most complaints?
2003 (7), 1998 (6), 1999 (6). See every Damon Challenger year compared.
What should I do if my 1997 Damon Challenger has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data