Damon is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 challenger, model year 2005-2007 intruder motor homes. These motor homes do not have the proper clearance between the rear suspension leaf spring and the vehicle liquid propane fuel tank. As the suspension...
1994-2008 · 13 model years
Damon Intruder Problems by year
Owners have filed 37 complaints about the Damon Intruder across 13 model years, and it has 15 recalls. The 2003 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (14), while 1994, 1998 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the visibility & wipers.
- Complaints
- 37
- Recalls
- 15
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Intruder 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 Intruder problems
Damon Intruder recalls 15
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...
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...
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.
Damon is recalling 265 my 2007 intruder (373, 374, 378), my 2007-2009 outlaw (3611), and my 2009 challenger (371, 376, 377, 378) motor homes built on ford chassis for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120...
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...
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...
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.
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.
Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "Controls and displays" and no. 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake...
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.
Latest Intruder complaints
Overheated brake calipers/bosch/workhorse caused brake loss from melted caliper.
I purchased this rv in dec 2016 I have been on a couple small trips then went on a 1000 mile trip and found that a sway bar bolt was missing and the propane tank was rubbing on the rear leaf springs. The space between the propane tank and leaf springs is to close. I have taken a photo of the issue. I have looked for a recall but I think because of the age it has dropped off. There are more vehicles out there that are like mine and I would be afraid if something would happen to someone else.I am a retired...
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firefighter and have been on a propane tank explosion envolving an rv. And it's not a good feeling to see this. I have contacted thor motor coach and ford both are unaware of any recall involving this issue. My damon intruder is at the shop now I am just trying to track down old information there has to be some kind of recall on this issue.
I was driving the rv on a highway at 55 mph when I stepped on the brake. The steering wheel turned hard to the right as the right brake locked up. My foot went to the floor on the brake pedal. Had to pump brake pedal very to stop the vehicle. Took my foot off the brake and everything seemed o.K. A short time later, smelled something burning and large amount of smoke came from the right rear wheel area. Stopped vehicle and got out and found all wheels hot and smoking. The behavior continued off and on. Took to rv dealer and waiting to get diagnosis and estimate on abs brake repair. *Tr
Per repair from fleet painting inc., May 18, 2012: may 18, 2012 re: 2005 damon intruder rv to whom it may concern: in regards to the left side front cap, manufacturer defect in top corner. The cap radius on the window opening does not meet the curve of the front windshield, so the windshield will not stay in place and will not set correctly. This creates an opening to the front cap. Additionally the right side lower frame support was cracked & shifted adding to the problem with the windshield. To correct this...
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defect we had to reconstruct the fiber glass area on the front cap to match the curve & radius of the windshield. The frame work on the lower frame support had to be repaired & re-attached to the front cap, in order for the windshield to set & seal correctly. We have repaired several of these units that have the same manufacturer defect & problem with front windshields. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or any additional information that you may need. *Jb
This vehicle is equipped with a cummins onan generator model 5.5Hgjab spec. B, with two fuel filters. The filters are apparently faulty and can separate at the seam causing fuel to leak. The upper filter can leak onto hot generator surfaces and both can leak onto the hot exhaust pipe. The upper filter on my unit is leaking and cannot be operated safely in that condition. The company is aware of the problem but have not issued a recall notice. They recommend replacement parts at the owner's expense. The problem is not confined to this one model. There are multiple references to this issue in online posts and forums. Updated 05/02/12*bf *js
I had a safety recall # 50401c done on 05/09/2006 to replace all 4 calipers because they might hang up and cause brake overheating and maybe a accident. At that time there was no damage and no worn of cracked parts. I was asked to return again for recall # 51101c to again replace all 4 calipers to the latest style for the same reason. This time 3 of the 4 calipers on the motorhome were deemed not usable because of cracks but the work horse corp. Won't pay for new rotors. I think this damage is their problem and not mine. Please advise.
Questions about the Damon Intruder
Which Damon Intruder years have the most problems?
Which Damon Intruder years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Damon Intruder problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (11), visibility & wipers (7), body, doors & structure (6) most often.
How many recalls does the Damon Intruder have?
NHTSA lists 15 recalls across all Damon Intruder 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