no report yet
Lpg systems: tank assembly
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE OR EXPLOSION, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
2005 Damon IntruderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2005 Damon Intruder, most often about the structure. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 16, 2012. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Damon Intruder has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Structure
2Visibility
1Electrical system
1Service brakes, hydraulic
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2005 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.
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Service brakes, hydraulic
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…
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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
no report yet
Exterior lighting
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…
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Engine and engine cooling
Risk. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
no report yet
Steering
Risk. THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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…
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
2005 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 structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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