CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Damon Challenger has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Equipment (2 reports).
2006 Damon Challenger recalls
Most common 2006 Damon Challenger problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DAMON CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT NOTICED A WARNING LIGHT BLINKING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATING ONE OF THE FOUR JACKS HAD RELEASED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND CONFIRMED THAT NONE OF THE JACKS WERE RELEASED. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PUSH THE JACK DOWN IT WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THE HYDRAULIC HOSE THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE JACK HAD FRACTURED AND WAS LEAKING TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC FLUID. THE FAILURE ALSO CAUSED THE WIRES ON THE HOSE TO MELT AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,200.
PURCHASED 2006 CLASS A MOTOR HOME WITH 4285 MILES ON IT FROM DICK GORE'S RV IN JACKSONVILLE. WAS TOLD THEY REPLACED THE TIRES WITH NEW BECAUSE OLD TIRES HAD DRY ROT. I TOLD THE DEALER WE WERE GOING ON A 3,000 MILE TRIP AND WAS ASSURED THEY WERE NEW! PLUS EXPLAINED I WOULD BE TOWING A CAR ! MY WIFE IS DISABLED AND I JUST HAD BACK SURGERY. I WANTED TO BE SAFE FOR OUR TRIP. HAD BLOW OUT IN SC WITH ONLY 1917 MILES SINCE WE BOUGHT THE RV. ROAD SERVICE SUPPLIED AND MECHANIC EXPLAINED THE TIRES WERE DRY ROTTED AND COATED WITH WAX AND ARMORAL TO COVER IT UP! DOT#S ON TIRES SHOW THEY PROBABLY WERE ORIGINAL TIRES INSTALLED ON CHASSIS IN 2005. L/F TIRE DOT# A14L MJ93 MHAW 0405 R/F A02L MJ93 MAW 040
WE PURCHASED NEW 2006 DAMON CHALLENGER MODEL 355 ON SEP. 6, 2006. THE BODY OR FRAME HAS BEEN TORQUED OR BENT , WINDSHIELD BEGAN TO FRACTURE AND POP OUT LEAVING GLASS SHARDS ON DASH, THE SLIDE OUTS DO NOT COMPLETELY RETRACT, ENTRY STEP IS BINDING GOING IN AND OUT. DRIVERS DOOR NOT SHUT COMPLETELY, HYDRAULIC JACKS OPERATE ERRATICALLY, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED THE PARTS NOT TO FIT PROPERLY, DOES NOT DRIVE CORRECTLY ON HIGHWAY. THE DEALER AND PARTICULARLY THE MFR. HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING EXCEPT OFFER A LOANER FOR A WEEKEND, THE MFR. MAY TAKE TO FACTORY TO INVESTIGATE, BUT HAS NOT DONE SO AS OF THIS LETTER. *NM
2006 Damon Challenger questions
Does the 2006 Damon Challenger have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2006 Damon Challenger: Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Exterior Lighting; Engine And Engine Cooling; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Damon Challenger?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (2), Structure (1), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Damon Challenger has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.