- 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
2000 Damon Challenger Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2000 Damon Challenger with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the brakes (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in March 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 1999 has 6 and the 2001 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Challenger year, for its age
#319 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Damon Challenger problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2000 Damon Challenger recalls 4
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
- Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake systems." The brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
- The risk
- In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.
- The fix
- Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. Owner notification is began may 12, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact damon at 1-219-272-9212.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: certain motor homes built on dodge van chassis and equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe between january 28 and august 15, 2000. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
- The risk
- Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
- The fix
- Am-safe notified damon's customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: motor homes and travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers n841, n821, n641, and n621. These refrigerators can experience a cooling system leak caused by operation in the ac electric mode. If a leak occurs, the cooling performance of the refrigerator will deteriorate, requiring immediate replacement of the cooling unit.
- The risk
- Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the ac electric mode can result in a fire.
- The fix
- Norcold will inspect and replace the refrigerator cooling units. Norcold will conduct the owner notification. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center at 1-800-767-9101 or damon at 1-937-497-3080.
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3 complaints about the 2000 Damon Challenger
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
While driving 45 mph the water tank became detached from under the trailer. It was determined that the tank didn't have adequate support. *Ak *nlm the trailer sustained damage. The consumer contacted the dealership whom stated since the consumer was the second owner, the warranty was no good. Consumer pointed out the steel support strap was on top of the tank and that the fasteners for the strap were between the floor and the frame. At that point, they looked at the pictures again and reimbursed the consumer. *Ph *nlm
The consumer was involved in an accident due to a faulty emergency brake. The technician found the emergency brake cable was missing, and the manufacturer never placed one on the vehicle. The consumer smelled something burning, and found the cable had melted. Scc. Also the windshield was installed improperly. *Jb
Water tank bounced out of position, tearing out under belly of vehicle . Tank holds 70 gallons of water. 5Th wheeler, 357ktb. *Ak the water tank bracket was repositioned a year ago. Consumer states the damage to the water tank was caused by a faulty welding. *Yh
Damon Challenger: every year compared
All Challenger years2000 Damon Challenger vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Damon Challenger | 3 | 4 | C | |
| 2000 Damon Daybreak | 5 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Damon Escaper | 3 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Damon Damon | 2 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Damon Ultrasport | 1 | 3 | C | 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 2000 Damon Challenger
Does the 2000 Damon Challenger have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2000 Damon Challenger: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007); lamp (March 2003); buckle assembly (March 2001); recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2001). 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 2000 Damon Challenger?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), brakes (1), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 2000 Damon Challenger had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 25, 2002 and the latest on October 21, 2003. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Damon Challenger a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 45 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2000 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