While driving 45 MPH the water tank became detached from under the trailer. It was determined that the tank didn't have adequate support. *ak *nlm the trailer sustained damage. The consumer contacted the dealership whom stated since the consumer was the second owner, the warranty was no good. Consumer pointed out the steel support strap was on top of the tank and that the fasteners for the strap were between the floor and the frame. At that point, they looked at the pictures again and reimbursed the consumer. *ph
The worst 2000 Damon Challenger problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Visibility1
Recalls 4
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
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp
- What is wrong
- Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
- Risk
- In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. Owner notification is began may 12, 2003. 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 damon at 1‑219‑272‑9212.
Recall number 03V080000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
- Remedy
- Am-safe notified damon's customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge.
Recall number 00V273008 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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 occurs, the cooling performance of the refrigerator will deteriorate, requiring immediate replacement of the cooling unit.
- Risk
- Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the AC electric mode can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Norcold will inspect and replace the refrigerator cooling units. Norcold will conduct the owner notification. 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 norcold service center at 1‑800‑767‑9101 or damon at 1‑937‑497‑3080.
Recall number 01V091002 · Recall details
What 2000 Damon Challenger owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The consumer was involved in an accident due to a faulty emergency brake. The technician found the emergency brake cable was missing, and the manufacturer never placed one on the vehicle. The consumer smelled something burning, and found the cable had melted. Scc. Also the windshield was installed improperly.
Water tank bounced out of position, tearing out under belly of vehicle . Tank holds 70 gallons of water. 5th wheeler, 357ktb. *ak the water tank bracket was repositioned a year ago. Consumer states the damage to the water tank was caused by a faulty welding.
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Questions about the 2000 Damon Challenger
Is the 2000 Damon Challenger reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2000 Damon Challenger, 1.5 times a typical Challenger model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Damon Challenger?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is visibility (1).
How many recalls does the 2000 Damon Challenger have?
4 recalls, covering equipment, service brakes, hydraulic and seat belts.
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