Both exhaust manifolds cracked . One manifold stud broke off at the head. Wiring harness started to melt due to hot exhaust. This is a 454 chev. Engine. We had to insert metal plate to deflect the exhaust until we could get it fixed. It is in the shop now for repair on the right exhaust manifold and replacement on the left exhaust manifold. We will have the old parts when done.
The worst 1998 Damon Challenger problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body2
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Lights1
- Seats1
Problems by type
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- Body2
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Lights1
- Seats1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls 3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- 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
Equipment: electrical
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motor homes. A generator muffler strap was omitted during the installation process.
- Risk
- The muffler and exhaust tail pipe can vibrate loose, possibly detaching from the unit.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a muffler strap.
Recall number 99V202000 · Recall details
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- 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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Defect investigations
Omitted exhaust hanger
This investigation is opened to obtain additional information concerning this problem.historically, problems that would allow vehicle components to separate from the vehicle have been addressed by conducting safety recalls.
SQ99013
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Damon Challenger 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1998 Damon Challenger owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Bought unit used ,defroster did not work. Air conditioner has to be put on to get the heat out of the vents prior to using the vents. None of the door are switching to direct the air.
The springs on the driver side of the motorhome collasped. Consumer states that the size 16 chassis is not sufficient enough to carry a 3500 foot motorhome. Please give any further details. Mr
The motor home was leaning on the front driver's side and it continued to worsen until the spring collapsed. The dealer stated that the spring collapsed due to being over weight and wanted to cut off the right spring to balance the rv.
Screws were rusting out on latter located on back of trailer. Consumer felt this was very dangerous. Please provide any further information.
When driving with foot on the accelerator driver can raise and catch underneath the brake pedal. Dealer and manufacturer contacted and admitted to problem, but will not remedy the problem.
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Questions about the 1998 Damon Challenger
Is the 1998 Damon Challenger reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1998 Damon Challenger, 3.0 times a typical Challenger model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Damon Challenger?
Body and structure, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Damon Challenger have?
3 recalls, covering equipment and fuel system, other.
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