- 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
2002 Damon Escaper Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Damon Escaper with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the electrical system (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2001 has 2 and the 2003 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Escaper year, for its age
#356 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Damon Escaper problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2002 Damon Escaper 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
- 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.
- The risk
- Bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected abs valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. If air leaks develop at any of the abs valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. 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 arvinmeritor wabco at 1-859-746-5956 or damon at 574-264-2900.
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2 complaints about the 2002 Damon Escaper
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
While driving in the rain, the exhaust brake would come on. After restarting the motorhome, the exhaust brake still operated incorrectly. The dealership could find nothing wrong with it. Please note this motorhome was in for repair at a freightliner facility on or about 9/12/02 where bolts were cut off the frame. This motorhome has also had a constant noise on the chassis because of the shifting firewall and chassis floor. Damon the manufacturer finally repaired it by welding the firewall and floor tubing...
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together. There was also a problem with a break in a charging wire. To repair they installed an overlay wire. To this date they are still unable to find where the break is. We fear there may be a screw through the wiring harness that may cause additional on road problems. This motorhome has been at the dealership since 11/2/02. *Tt
The vehicle stalled while driving 55 mph. The dealer has been notified. *Nlm
Damon Escaper: every year compared
All Escaper years2002 Damon Escaper vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Damon Escaper | 2 | 2 | C | |
| 2002 Damon Daybreak | 6 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Damon Intruder | 5 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Damon Challenger | 2 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2002 Damon Damon | 2 | 0 | B | 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 2002 Damon Escaper
Does the 2002 Damon Escaper have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Damon Escaper: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007); check valve (August 2002). 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 2002 Damon Escaper?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Damon Escaper had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 18, 2003 and the latest on June 1, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Damon Escaper a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 45 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Damon Escaper 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 Escaper years have the most complaints?
2000 (3), 1992 (2), 1993 (2). See every Damon Escaper year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 Damon Escaper 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