1997 Damon Challenger Problems: 2 Complaints, 2 Recalls

The worst 1997 Damon Challenger problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Brakes
1
Engine
1
Fuel system
1

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Brakes
1
Engine
1
Fuel system
1

Recalls 2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported March 20, 2007 · 25,128 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 07V130000 · Recall details

Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: mountingReported September 4, 1998 · 101 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: class a and c motor homes. The hardware used to secure the liquid propane (lp) tank was not tightened properly.
Risk: If the lp tank is not secured, the tank could fall to the ground while the motor home is being driven.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the motor homes to verify that the proper hardware is being used and that all nuts are tightened properly.

Recall number 98V213000 · Recall details

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What 1997 Damon Challenger owners say

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Filed May 24, 2000 · Engine, Fuel system · MA

Cracked intake manifold which has been an ongoing problem with ford. Manufacturer has ignored the issue. Consumer may have a problem passing emission test to get a sticker. *ak leak in exhaust manifold caused the vehicle not to pass emission.

Filed Nov 4, 1997 · Brakes · OH

Anti-lock brakes failed three times, master cylinder replaced however brakes do not feel reliable.

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Is the 1997 Damon Challenger reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Damon Challenger, close to a typical Challenger model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Damon Challenger?

Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).

How many recalls does the 1997 Damon Challenger have?

2 recalls, covering equipment and fuel system, other.

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1997 Damon Challenger problems