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1998 Damon Challenger Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1998 Damon Challenger has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 26,996 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 07V130000 2007-03-20 25,128 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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…

EQUIPMENT 99V202000 1999-07-23 1,767 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. A GENERATOR MUFFLER STRAP WAS OMITTED DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS.

Consequence

THE MUFFLER AND EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CAN VIBRATE LOOSE, POSSIBLY DETACHING FROM THE UNIT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MUFFLER STRAP.

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 98V213000 1998-09-04 101 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A AND C MOTOR HOMES. THE HARDWARE USED TO SECURE THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) TANK WAS NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY.

Consequence

IF THE LP TANK IS NOT SECURED, THE TANK COULD FALL TO THE GROUND WHILE THE MOTOR HOME IS BEING DRIVEN.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTOR HOMES TO VERIFY THAT THE PROPER HARDWARE IS BEING USED AND THAT ALL NUTS ARE TIGHTENED PROPERLY.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
SEATS
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
SUSPENSION
1
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
1
Total complaints10

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Both exhaust manifolds cracked . One manifold stud broke off at the head. Wiring harness started to melt due to hot exhaust. This is a 454 chev. Engine. We had to insert metal plate to deflect the exhaust until we could get it fixed. It is in the shop now for repair on the right exhaust manifold…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE · reported 2004-08-24

“Screws were rusting out on latter located on back of trailer. Consumer felt this was very dangerous. Please provide any further information.*ak”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2002-06-02

“Bought unit used ,defroster did not work. Air conditioner has to be put on to get the heat out of the vents prior to using the vents. None of the door are switching to direct the air. *jb”

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM · reported 2000-05-10

“The motor home was leaning on the front driver's side and it continued to worsen until the spring collapsed. The dealer stated that the spring collapsed due to being over weight and wanted to cut off the right spring to balance the rv. *yh”

SUSPENSION · reported 1998-07-01

“The transmission leaked. *yh”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 1998-07-01

“Front parking and signal lights falling out. Also, driver and passenger side bulb, running light and the amber lens on the front door light was broken. *yh”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 1998-07-01

“Both driver and passenger seats were defective. *yh”

SEATS · reported 1998-07-01

“When driving with foot on the accelerator driver can raise and catch underneath the brake pedal. Dealer and manufacturer contacted and admitted to problem, but will not remedy the problem. *ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 1998-06-06

Defect investigations

Investigation SQ99013 Opened 1999-05-19 · open

OMITTED EXHAUST HANGER

THIS INVESTIGATION IS OPENED TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM.HISTORICALLY, PROBLEMS THAT WOULD ALLOW VEHICLE COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED BY CONDUCTING SAFETY RECALLS.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Damon Challenger as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.