Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2003 Damon Challenger peaked in 2003, with 3 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2003 Damon Challenger
Other, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from May 31, 2003 to Jan 22, 2010.
Recall campaigns covering this model year432k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints73.5 times the median 2003 other
Severity index0.02003 others average 9.5
First 24 months5Complaints in its first two years
Components
29% of complaints about the 2003 Damon Challenger name visibility and wipers
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
4 recall campaigns cover the 2003 Damon Challenger
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09V-225 | Jun 16, 2009 | When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position | Brakes | 2,415 | Part replacement |
| 07V-130 | Mar 20, 2007 | Certain travel trailers and motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the… | Equipment | 25,128 | Repair or modification |
| 06V-132 | Apr 24, 2006 | Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of… | Electrical system | 1,705 | Software update |
| 03V-080 | Mar 5, 2003 | Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake… | Brakes | 2,656 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2003 Damon Challenger
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
7 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jan 22, 2010Failure Jan 20, 201033,000 milesJacsonville, FLService brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DAMON CHALLENGER, WORKHORSE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER PERTAINING TO THE FAILURE (SEE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V225000, NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA07016, COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST AUTHORIZED DEALER. BEFORE ANY REPAIR WORK WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REPAIR WAS AT NO COST; HOWEVER, THE DEALER ADVISED HER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS READY FOR PICK-UP. THE REPAIRS COST WAS OVER $800 AND WOULD NOT BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER DESPITE THE FACT THAT HER SPECIFIC RV WAS A PART OF THE RECALL. THE WORKHORSE DEALER WOULD NOT COVER THE INSPECTION TO THE VEHICLE NOR THE REPLACEMENT OF ANY PARTS SINCE THE PARTS ARE SUBJECT TO WEAR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND VERIFIED THAT THERE WAS AN OPEN RECALL ON THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, SHE WAS ADVISED BY THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT THAT SHE NEEDED TO SPEAK WITH THE REGIONAL MANAGER SINCE HE WAS NOT AUTHORIZED TO GIVE HER ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT WAS UPSET THAT SHE WAS BEING CHARGED FOR COMPONENTS AND INSPECTIONS LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE RECALL WAS NOT HONORED. REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE BRAKES, BRAKE PADS, A FLUSH WAS PERFORMED AND AN INSPECTION, ALL OF WHICH WERE AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNDER 33,000.
NHTSA complaint 10301932 - Filed Sep 11, 2005Failure Aug 18, 200519,000 milesAmesville, OHFuel system, Gasoline
STALLING WHEN IT RAINS. IT SEEMS THAT THE AIR FILTER IS RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. WHEN IT RAINS THE FRONT TIRE KICKS UP WATER IN THE AIR FILTER HOUSING SOAKING THE AIR FILTER CAUSING THE ENGINE TO QUIT RUNNING. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME IT RAINS HARD. I HAVE TO REPLACE THE FILTER IN ORDER TO CONTINUE DRIVING. CARRYING EXTRA AIR FILTERS IS STARTING TO GET EXPENSIVE. RIGHT NOW I USE DUCK TAPE TO SEAL THE FILTER BOX. *NM
NHTSA complaint 10136118 - Filed Mar 29, 2004Failure Jun 6, 20031,000 milesAmesville, OHVisibility
SUN VISORS CAN NOT BE REACHED WHILE SITTING. I HAVE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO ADJUST. AT TIMES THIS IS REAL DANGERIOUS SINCE MOST OF THE HIGHWAYS DO NOT HAVE PLACES WIDE ENOUGH TO ALLOW THIS. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS ALL THE TIME, REAL BAD WHEN YOU ARE TRAVELING TO THE WEST.*AK
NHTSA complaint 10064067 - Filed Feb 5, 2004Kissimmee, FLVisibility
THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SUN VISORS ON THE MOTOR HOME. WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER HAD TO UNBUCKLE THE SEAT BELT AND STAND UP TO REACH THE SUNVISOR. ONCE THE VISOR WAS PULLED DOWN IT WAS TOO SHORT TO BLOCK THE GLARE OF THE SUN AND AS A RESULT THE DRIVER COULD NOT SEE WHILE DRIVING. *NM
NHTSA complaint 10057570 - Filed Jun 17, 2003Failure Jun 17, 2003Milford, OHDoor
INSIDE COMPARTMENT DOORS DON'T HAVE SUPPORT, THIS IS SAFETY A SAFETY ISSUE THEY WERE NOT WELL DESIGNED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 10024235 - Filed Jun 17, 2003Failure Jun 17, 2003Milford, OHUnknown or other
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SUNVISORS CAN BE REACHED FROM THE SEAT, ARE USELESS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 10024233 - Filed May 31, 2003Failure May 29, 2003Rosholt, WIUnknown or other
PASSENGER SIDE REAR SPRING SHACKEL RUBBED AGAINST THE MOTORHOMES PROPANE TANK. DEALER PAID FOR ADJUSTMENT TO PROPANE TANK HOLDING STRAP. *TT
NHTSA complaint 10020821
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.