1997 Damon Intruder Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Intruder years
- Not enough data 5th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Damon Intruder. That ranks 5th out of 12 Intruder model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Damon Intruder problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 33% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Damon Intruder recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
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.
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.
The automatic park system locks up, when it does it sometimes takes 5-30 minutes to disengage. This means you have to sit in the vehicle until it releases. *nm also having problems with the brakes locking up when vehicle has come to a stop. Consumer feels as though the vehicle may lock up while…
Springs are flat. Ford makes springs, but won't have anything to do with them because coach is too heavy. *ak
Due to incorrect wiring at main plug of generator/alternator vehicle caught on fire. Consumer also having problem with other parts of the motorhome. Please provide any further details. *ak
Other Damon Intruder years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Intruder | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Intruder | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 Intruder | 2 | 6 |
| 2005 Intruder | 4 | 7 |
| 2004 Intruder | 4 | 6 |
| 2003 Intruder | 14 | 6 |
| 2002 Intruder | 5 | 3 |
| 2001 Intruder | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 Intruder | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 Intruder | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 Intruder | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Damon Intruder?
Owners most often report electrical system, parking brake, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Damon Intruder?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Damon Intruder a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Intruder model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.