CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Damon Challenger has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (2 reports).
2008 Damon Challenger recalls
Motorhome entry steps may detach and cause falls
Certain motorhomes built with Lippert Coachstep electric entry and exit steps may have a bolt that attaches the steps' fan gear assembly.
Most common 2008 Damon Challenger problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DAMON CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V745000 (EQUIPMENT) SEVERAL YEARS AGO HOWEVER, HE DID NOT CONTACT A DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER TO HAVE THE RECALL SERVICED. THE CONTACT STATED RECENTLY THE RETRACTABLE STEPS FAILED TO COMPLETELY RETRACT. THE CONTACT STATED HE HAD TO BEND THE HANDRAILS IN ORDER FOR THE STEPS TO RETRACT. THE LOCAL DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE GLASS DURING A RAINSTORM. VERY DANGEROUS. THE MOTOR IS RUNNING SO HAS POWER BUT THE LINK TO THE ARMS IS STALLED OUT WITH DRIVE ARM JAMMED AGAINST THE MOUNTING BOLT. 28" ARMS ARE TOO LONG SO HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH 24" BLADES AS USED IN 2007. DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY WITH LINKAGE. THIS IS THE SECOND ASSEMBLY TO FAIL WITHIN 3 YEARS ON THE SAME MOTORHOME.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DAMON CHALLENGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE TV, WHICH WAS POSITIONED ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS SEAT BEGAN TO SLIDE FORWARD. UPON FURTHER EXAMINATION HE NOTICED THAT THE MOUNTING SCREWS WERE OUT OF PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND HE REPLACED THE MOUNTING SCREWS. AFTER DRIVING ANOTHER 200 MILES THE FAILURE RECURRED AND HE ADDED A LARGER SET OF SCREWS TO MOUNT THE TV IN PLACE. WHILE EXITING THE VEHICLE HE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE STEPS TO EXIT THE VEHICLE WERE SEVERELY DETERIORATED. HE PERFORMED A REPAIR ON THE STEPS HIMSELF AS WELL. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE EXAMINED FOR STEP FAILURE. THE FAILURE MI
2008 Damon Challenger questions
Does the 2008 Damon Challenger have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 Damon Challenger: Motorhome entry steps may detach and cause falls; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Tank Assembly; Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Damon Challenger?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2), Equipment (1), Visibility/Wiper (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Damon Challenger has been fixed?
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