- The problem
- 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 fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2006 Damon Challenger Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2006 Damon Challenger with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the body, doors & structure (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in June 2009 for the service brakes, hydraulic. For comparison, the 2005 has 2 and the 2007 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Challenger year, for its age
#318 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Damon Challenger problems
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2006 Damon Challenger recalls 6
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
- 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 fix
- 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
- The problem
- 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 fix
- 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.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with gm 8.1L v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.
- The risk
- In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
- The fix
- Chevrolet and workhorse are handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225 and 06v289). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, workhorse at 877-294-6773, or damon at 1-574-264-5517.
- The problem
- On certain class a motor homes, some hydraulic lines for the leveling jack system may be improperly secured or routed too close to a drive train heat source.
- The risk
- This may cause melting of the hydraulic line resulting in leakage of hydraulic fluid, which could cause a fire.
- The fix
- Damon will inspect and secure the clearance of the hydraulic leveling hose that may be too close to heat sources. The recall began on september 25, 2006. Owners may contact damon at 1-800-860-3812.
- The problem
- Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.
- The risk
- This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148000) and will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shaft. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or damon at 574-264-2900.
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 2006 Damon Challenger
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 damon challenger. The contact noticed a warning light blinking on the instrument panel indicating one of the four jacks had released from the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and confirmed that none of the jacks were released. When the contact attempted to push the jack down it would not release. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the hydraulic hose that was attached to the jack had fractured and was leaking transmission hydraulic fluid. The failure also caused the wires on the hose to melt and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 5,200.
Purchased 2006 class a motor home with 4285 miles on it from dick gore's rv in jacksonville. Was told they replaced the tires with new because old tires had dry rot. I told the dealer we were going on a 3,000 mile trip and was assured they were new! Plus explained I would be towing a car ! My wife is disabled and I just had back surgery. I wanted to be safe for our trip. Had blow out in sc with only 1917 miles since we bought the rv. Road service supplied and mechanic explained the tires were dry rotted and coated...
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with wax and armoral to cover it up! Dot#s on tires show they probably were original tires installed on chassis in 2005. L/f tire dot# a14l mj93 mhaw 0405 r/f a02l mj93 maw 0405 r/i/r ac2r mj93 mhaw 0405 r/o/r a02l mj93 mhaw 0405 l/i/r a14r mj93 mhaw 0405. The tire that blew out I do not have the # . The cities that we drove thru and how heavy traffic was the no telling how many people would have been hurt or killed. In selling a rv to anyone that can drive a car is there no regulation for them to be as safe as any other vehicle or truck that can kill many people. We were lied to and it was no less than a person holding a gun to your head with people lined up behind you waiting to die! I hope that the next rv accident is not because of this issue. It may be the one you driving next to the rv on the way home! Think about how many rv's are out there! *Tr
We purchased new 2006 damon challenger model 355 on sep. 6, 2006. The body or frame has been torqued or bent , windshield began to fracture and pop out leaving glass shards on dash, the slide outs do not completely retract, entry step is binding going in and out. Drivers door not shut completely, hydraulic jacks operate erratically, which could have caused the parts not to fit properly, does not drive correctly on highway. The dealer and particularly the mfr. Have not done anything except offer a loaner for a weekend, the mfr. May take to factory to investigate, but has not done so as of this letter. *Nm
Damon Challenger: every year compared
All Challenger years2006 Damon Challenger vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Damon Challenger | 3 | 6 | D | |
| 2006 Damon Intruder | 2 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Damon Daybreak | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Damon Tuscany | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Damon Astoria Pacific | 1 | 2 | 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 2006 Damon Challenger
Does the 2006 Damon Challenger have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2006 Damon Challenger: service brakes, hydraulic (June 2009); recreational vehicle / trailer (October 2008); exterior lighting (January 2007); engine and engine cooling (November 2006) and more. 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 2006 Damon Challenger?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), body, doors & structure (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Damon Challenger had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 27, 2006 and the latest on October 13, 2011. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Damon Challenger a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 34 out of 100 (grade D: more 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 2006 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