2004 Damon IntruderProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2004 Damon Intruder, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 16, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Damon Intruder has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Equipment30
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2004 Damon Intruder recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 09V-225 · Jun 16, 2009 · 2,415 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-534 · Oct 9, 2008 · 4,677 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-130 · Mar 20, 2007 · 25,128 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Exterior lighting

Recall 07V-022 · Jan 30, 2007 · 2,618 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 06V-132 · Apr 24, 2006 · 1,705 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Damon.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Intruder year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Intruder median. How we score

'94'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Intruder owners report

Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DAMON INTRUDER MOTOR HOME. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2852. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08E032000 (EQUIPMENT); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 05/19/08. *LJ
Complaint 10226378 · May 1, 2008
2004 DAMON INTRUDER RV DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETE FOR SAFE TRAVEL CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE ARMS DON'T LOCK IN**CC WHILE DRIVING, THE AWNING EXTENDED ABOUT 8-10 INCHES FROM THE RV, SLAMMED BACK AGAINST THE RV. THE CONSUMER EXTENDED THE AWNING AND NOTICED BOTH ARMS WERE LOOSE. THE AWNING COULD ONLY BE…
Complaint 10201368 · Aug 22, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DAMON INTRUDER 350W WITH A CURRENT MILEAGE OF 8,000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR RM2862 WAS INSTALLED THE EXHAUST TUBE WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE ELECTRIC WIRES. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THIS WOULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE CONTACT HAD THE RV…
Complaint 10187692 · Apr 12, 2007 · 8,000 miles

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