CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Damon Challenger has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).
2005 Damon Challenger recalls
Most common 2005 Damon Challenger problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DAMON CHALLENGER RV WITH A WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. THE CONTACT STATED RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V225000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIRS. AFTER REPAIRS WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKES FAILED. A LOCAL MECHANIC WAS CONTACTED WHO ADVISED THAT THE PREVIOUS TECHNICIAN HAD NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED THE BRAKE LINE DOWN TO THE CALIBER. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT HE WOULD COVER PARTIAL EXPENSES OF THE REPAIR COSTS DUE TO HIS ERROR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,523 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,563.
I ATTEMPTED TO DO A NARRATIVE HERE BEFORE, BUT IT WAS TO LONG FOR YOUR WEB SITE TO ACCEPT. I HAVE THE NARRATIVE TYPED UP AND WILL CONTINUE HERE AND SEE AT THE END HOW I CAN GET THE NARRATIVE TO YOU BUY OTHER MEANS. *NM WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SUFFERED A ENGINE COOLANT LEAK. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE SMELL OF THE COOLANT MADE THE CONSUMERS SICK. THE CONSUMER SUFFERED FROM LABORED BREATHING, COUGHING AND THEIR EYES WERE STINGING AND TEARING. THE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BUT THE BUZZER DID NOT GO OFF NOR DID THE COMPUTER SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, AS THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATED IT SHOULD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED
2005 Damon Challenger questions
Does the 2005 Damon Challenger have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2005 Damon Challenger: Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Engine And Engine Cooling; Steering; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Damon Challenger?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Damon Challenger has been fixed?
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