Tl* the contact owns a 2002 damon challenger. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the brakes failed. The contact had to pump the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the calipers had to cool down before he could continue driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they confirmed that the calipers, brake sensors and rotors needed to be replaced .the vehicle was repaired under recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v225000 (service brakes, hydraulic) but not all failed components were covered. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The worst 2002 Damon Challenger problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Suspension1
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Recalls 3
Service brakes, hydraulic
- 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/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
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Damon Challenger 2
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What 2002 Damon Challenger owners say
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Front tire strikes fender while making left turn. Stabilizers cannot be lowered since it strikes front tire causing it to be compressed. Dealer wants to extend fender 2 inches and place a 2" filler in gap.
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Questions about the 2002 Damon Challenger
Is the 2002 Damon Challenger reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Damon Challenger, close to a typical Challenger model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Damon Challenger?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 Damon Challenger have?
3 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and equipment.
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