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2001 Damon Challenger problems

The most common problem on the 2001 Damon Challenger is engine and cooling. It has fewer complaints than a typical Challenger model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
5
Worst area
Engine

The worst 2001 Damon Challenger problems

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

  • Engine
    1

Problems by type

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  • Engine
    1

Recalls 5

Service brakes, hydraulicReported June 16, 2009 · 2,415 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag.
Risk
The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. Workhorse is handling the remedy and owner notification for this campaign please see 09v‑110. Owners may contact workhorse at 1‑877‑246‑7731.

Recall number 09V225000 · Recall details

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

Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lampReported March 5, 2003 · 2,656 vehicles affected
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 assemblyReported March 28, 2001 · 494 vehicles affected
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: lpg systems: furnaceReported November 29, 2000 · 36 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: motor homes. The furnace is exposed to a storage compartment.
Risk
Items stored in the compartment under the range could come in contact with the furnace, potentially becoming heated and result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install sidewall paneling to the exposed furnace opening. This will separate the furnace from the storage compartment under the range.

Recall number 00V401000 · Recall details

See all 5 recalls for the 2001 Damon Challenger

What 2001 Damon Challenger owners say

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Filed May 1, 2007 · Engine · 11,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 damon challenger. While driving 40 MPH the vehicle lost power. The manufacturer refused to assist the contact with the failure. The contact was aware of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 11,000, and the current mileage was 22,000.

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Questions about the 2001 Damon Challenger

Is the 2001 Damon Challenger reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Damon Challenger, fewer than a typical Challenger model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Damon Challenger?

Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2001 Damon Challenger have?

5 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic, equipment and seat belts.

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