CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Damon Intruder has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (3 reports).
2003 Damon Intruder recalls
Most common 2003 Damon Intruder problems
Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
OVERHEATED BRAKE CALIPERS/BOSCH/WORKHORSE CAUSED BRAKE LOSS FROM MELTED CALIPER.
I WAS DRIVING THE RV ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED HARD TO THE RIGHT AS THE RIGHT BRAKE LOCKED UP. MY FOOT WENT TO THE FLOOR ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. HAD TO PUMP BRAKE PEDAL VERY TO STOP THE VEHICLE. TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND EVERYTHING SEEMED O.K. A SHORT TIME LATER, SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND LARGE AMOUNT OF SMOKE CAME FROM THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL AREA. STOPPED VEHICLE AND GOT OUT AND FOUND ALL WHEELS HOT AND SMOKING. THE BEHAVIOR CONTINUED OFF AND ON. TOOK TO RV DEALER AND WAITING TO GET DIAGNOSIS AND ESTIMATE ON ABS BRAKE REPAIR. *TR
THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ONAN GENERATOR MODEL 5.5HGJAB SPEC. B, WITH TWO FUEL FILTERS. THE FILTERS ARE APPARENTLY FAULTY AND CAN SEPARATE AT THE SEAM CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK. THE UPPER FILTER CAN LEAK ONTO HOT GENERATOR SURFACES AND BOTH CAN LEAK ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST PIPE. THE UPPER FILTER ON MY UNIT IS LEAKING AND CANNOT BE OPERATED SAFELY IN THAT CONDITION. THE COMPANY IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT HAVE NOT ISSUED A RECALL NOTICE. THEY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT PARTS AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE PROBLEM IS NOT CONFINED TO THIS ONE MODEL. THERE ARE MULTIPLE REFERENCES TO THIS ISSUE IN ONLINE POSTS AND FORUMS. UPDATED 05/02/12*BF *JS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DAMON INTRUDER 373 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR BRAKES CONTINUED TO LOCK AND EXHIBIT SMOKING WHEN ENGAGED. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED ON THE WARNING PANEL. THE DEALER WHERE THERE WERE UNKNOWN REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. AFTER REPAIRS, THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND THE BRAKES FELT EXTREMELY SPONGY. THE DEALER ADVISED BLEEDING THE BRAKES IF THE FAILURE PERSISTED HOWEVER THE CONTACT WAS UNFAMILIAR WITH THE PROCEDURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED TAKING THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THAT COULD MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.
PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD SEPARATES FROM GASKET AT TOP RIGHT LEAVING A 2" OPENING BETWEEN WINDOW OPENING AND WINDSHIELD. *TR
2003 Damon Intruder questions
Does the 2003 Damon Intruder have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2003 Damon Intruder: Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Exterior Lighting; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Damon Intruder?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (3), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Steering (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Damon Intruder 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.