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...
1984-2005 · 12 model years
Damon Escaper Problems by year
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the Damon Escaper across 12 model years, and it has 12 recalls. The 2000 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3), while 1984, 1985, 1997 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 12
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Escaper complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Escaper problems
Damon Escaper recalls 12
Damon is recalling 804 my 1999 intruder, ultrasport, and escaper motor homes Equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
On certain motor homes built on freightliner chassis and equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, these gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. This could potentially allow the recirculating balls to escape from the...
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...
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...
During the winterization process on certain motor homes from november 5, 2002 through january 6, 2003, the rv antifreeze used may have been contaminated with engine antifreeze.
Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 1200lr and 1200rim with serial numbers between 700000 and 1008700 and manufactured between december 1996 and february 1999. These refrigerators can experience low cycle...
Covers2000 Damon Escaper
On certain motorhomes equipped with arvinmeritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (abs) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.
Covers2002 Damon Escaper
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.
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...
Vehicle description: motor homes. A clear bulb was used in the turn signal lamp instead of amber as required by fmvss no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with air suspensions. The front wheel spindle bearing may have excessive preload due to improper end play settings.
Covers1999 Damon Escaper
Latest Escaper complaints
Checked over rv for trip. Checked air pressure on tires to 105 lbs. Blew out sidewall of inside right rear.(Zipper blow) used a spare I had purchased.
Check over rv for trip. Checked air pressure on tires to 105 lbs. Blew ou sidewall of inside left side. (Zipper blow) used a spare I had purchased.
Checked over rv for trip. Checked air pressure on tires to 105 lbs. Blew out sidewall of inside right rear. (Zipper blow) I had to buy a new tire.
While driving, the rear axle separated from the frame. *Ak the design of the axle support brackets were not strong enough for the load of the trailer nor was the axle assembly properly secured to the trailer which created a hazardous safety condition. *Jb
Vehicle's rear axle broke inside of the rear end housing.*Mr when the axle broke, it caused the rear brakes to lock up. The consumer stated there was a recall on some of the 1980's models, however it was a different make, but built on the same toyota chassis. *Jb *nlm
Vehicle's slide locks have shifted during transit. *Mr while traveling, the slide locks (transit bars) were installed at the front and rear of the slideout. Both were tightened by hand. The consumer used his fingers to remove the rear slide lock. The problem remained the same. *Scc *jb
Questions about the Damon Escaper
Which Damon Escaper years have the most problems?
Which Damon Escaper years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Damon Escaper problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (7), electrical system (2), transmission & drivetrain (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Damon Escaper have?
NHTSA lists 12 recalls across all Damon Escaper model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data