2005 Damon Intruder Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Intruder years
- Not enough data 3rd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 7 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Damon Intruder. That ranks 3rd out of 12 Intruder model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 27,015 miles. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 7safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 50% | 27,015 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 50% | 27,015 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | 21,799 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Damon Intruder recalls (7)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:tank assembly
Problem: Damon is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 challenger, model year 2005-2007 intruder motor homes. These motor homes do not have the proper clearance between the rear suspension leaf spring and the vehicle liquid propane fuel tank. As the suspension travels it is possible for the leaf spring shackle bolt to come in contact with the tank. This potentially could puncture the tank and result in a fire or explosion.
Risk: In the event of a fire or explosion, there is a potential for property damage, personal injury or death.
Fix: Damon will inspect to see if the proper clearance between the shackle bolt and the tank exists. If it is found there is not enough clearance, the tank will be relocated to provide the proper clearance. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 6, 2010. Owners may contact damon warranty service department at 877-855-2867.
Service brakes, hydraulic
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/trailer
Problem: Damon is recalling 4,677 my 2004-2006 challenger, daybreak, intruder, my 2004-2005 escaper, ultrasport, and my 2005 astoria and astoria waldorf motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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 08e032). 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 the owner 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
Exterior lighting
Problem: Certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps reflective devices, and associated equipment." these motor homes were built without the red rear reflex reflectors and some motor homes were built without the side rear red reflex reflectors.
Risk: During night driving conditions or while the motor home is parked, the rear and side marker lights will not provide any reflex reflection to mark the vehicle's location in the dark increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Damon will provide the owners with a kit containing the missing reflectors and instructions for applying them to their vehicle. Owners may choose to have their dealers do the repair free of charge. The recall began on july 9, 2007. Owners may contact damon at 1-800-860-3812.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with gm 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.
Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Fix: Chevrolet and workhorse are handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225 and 06v289). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, workhorse at 877-294-6773, or damon at 1-574-264-5517.
Steering
Problem: Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.
Risk: This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148000) and will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shaft. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or damon at 574-264-2900.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "controls and displays" and no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the abs telltale when the abs is not properly functioning does not always occur.
Risk: At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Damon is working with workhorse to contact the owners and remedy this campaign . Workhorse will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 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.
Per repair from fleet painting inc., may 18, 2012: may 18, 2012 re: 2005 damon intruder rv to whom it may concern: in regards to the left side front cap, manufacturer defect in top corner. The cap radius on the window opening does not meet the curve of the front windshield, so the windshield will…
Auto park brake locks up, traveling down the highway. This happened 4 additional times: 02/28/2007; 02/29/2008; 03/02/2010; & 02/01/2011. We are in fear that we may be killed and maybe endangering the lives of others each time this happens. On 08/04/2009, the auto park brake failed to hold when we…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 damon intruder. While driving approximately 60 mph, the contact began to hear an abnormal whistling noise. The vehicle was pulled over and parked. He stated that he could see a gap between the windshield and the frame of the vehicle from the front passenger side. An…
Consumer concerned about safety of 2005 damon intruder. *ts ***no answer required*** in dec 2005 the consumer received follow up recall notice from workhorse custom chassis, in which they enclosed the original notice dated dec 2004. The consumer didn't take possession of the rv until march 2005…
Other Damon Intruder years
← 2004 Intruder · 2006 Intruder →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Intruder | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Intruder | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 Intruder | 2 | 6 |
| 2005 | 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 Intruder | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Damon Intruder?
Owners most often report structure, visibility, electrical system problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Damon Intruder?
Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.