2001 Damon Challenger Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 15, 2009 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Challenger years
Not enough data 12th of 17 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 Damon Challenger. That ranks 12th out of 17 Challenger model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 11,000 miles. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2001 Damon Challenger problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~11,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling1100%11,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2001 Damon Challenger recalls (5)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Service brakes, hydraulicJun 16, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V225000 · 2,415 vehicles

Problem: Damon is recalling 2,415 motorhomes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag.

Risk: The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. Workhorse is handling the remedy and owner notification for this campaign please see 09v-110. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerMar 20, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V130000 · 25,128 vehicles

Problem: Certain travel trailers and motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Fix: Damon will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or damon at 1-800-860-3812.

Service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning: lampMar 5, 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V080000 · 2,656 vehicles

Problem: Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.

Risk: In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.

Fix: Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. Owner notification is began may 12, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact damon at 1-219-272-9212.

Seat belts:front:buckle assemblyMar 28, 2001 · NHTSA campaign 00V273008 · 494 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: certain motor homes built on dodge van chassis and equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe between january 28 and august 15, 2000. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Fix: Am-safe notified damon's customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:furnaceNov 29, 2000 · NHTSA campaign 00V401000 · 36 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes. The furnace is exposed to a storage compartment.

Risk: Items stored in the compartment under the range could come in contact with the furnace, potentially becoming heated and result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will install sidewall paneling to the exposed furnace opening. This will separate the furnace from the storage compartment under the range.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 damon challenger. While driving 40 mph the vehicle lost power. The manufacturer refused to assist the contact with the failure. The contact was aware of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 11,000, and the current mileage was 22,000. *ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received May 1, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10189394

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Damon Challenger?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Damon Challenger?

Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2001 Damon Challenger a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Challenger model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.