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1997 Damon Intruder problems

The most common problem on the 1997 Damon Intruder is brakes. It has fewer complaints than a typical Intruder model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
1
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 1997 Damon Intruder problems

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

  • Brakes
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Recalls 1

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

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What 1997 Damon Intruder owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 16, 2005 · Brakes · 6,000 miles · OK

The automatic park system locks up, when it does it sometimes takes 5-30 minutes to disengage. This means you have to sit in the vehicle until it releases. *nm also having problems with the brakes locking up when vehicle has come to a stop. Consumer feels as though the vehicle may lock up while driving.

Filed May 18, 2000 · Suspension · FL

Springs are flat. Ford makes springs, but won't have anything to do with them because coach is too heavy.

Filed Sep 10, 1999 · Electrical · GA · fire

Due to incorrect wiring at main plug of generator/alternator vehicle caught on fire. Consumer also having problem with other parts of the motorhome. Please provide any further details.

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Questions about the 1997 Damon Intruder

Is the 1997 Damon Intruder reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1997 Damon Intruder, fewer than a typical Intruder model year.

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

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

How many recalls does the 1997 Damon Intruder have?

1 recall, covering equipment.

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