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2011 Damon Challenger problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2011 Damon Challenger — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other Challenger years?

Challenger NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted10 complaints1991: 1 complaints1992: 0 complaints1993: 0 complaints1994: 4 complaints1996: 2 complaints1997: 3 complaints1998: 10 complaints1999: 7 complaints2000: 4 complaints2001: 1 complaints2002: 3 complaints2003: 7 complaints2004: 2 complaints2005: 2 complaints2006: 4 complaints2007: 2 complaints2008: 4 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 0 complaints
Challenger NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2011 Damon Challenger problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure1100%

Does the 2011 Damon Challenger have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V745000OtherNovember 10, 2015 · 12,656 units

Defect

Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Thor Challenger, Thor Citation, Thor Hurricane, Thor Tuscany, Thor Windsport, 2011-2012 Thor Astoria, Thor Avanti, Thor Chateau, 2011-2014 Thor Daybreak, 2011-2015 Thor Outlaw, Thor Siesta, 2014-2015 Thor Miramar, 2012 Thor Four Winds, 2008-2011 Damon Astoria, Damon Daybreak, Damon Outlaw, Damon Tuscany, 2008-2012, Damon Challenger, 2008-2010 Damon Essence, 2009-2011 Damon Avanti, Four Winds Chateau, Four Winds Citation, Four Winds Four Winds, Four Winds Hurricane, Four Winds Siesta, Four Winds Windsport, 2009-2010 Four Winds Dorado, Four Winds Dutchmen, Four Winds Magellan, Four Winds Mandalay and 2009 Four Winds Fun Mover, and Four Winds Presidio motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.

Consequence

Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Thor will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism and replace all of the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000111.

10V407000OtherSeptember 9, 2010 · 271 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE OR EXPLOSION, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2011 DAMON CHALLENGER MODEL #371 MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THE SLIDE OUT CABLES THAT BRING THE SLIDE OUT AND IN WAS BROKEN. THE FAILURE PREVENTED THE SLIDE OUT FROM SLIDING BACK INTO POSITION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE AND HAD TO BE REPAIRED BY THE DEALER AGAIN. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · February 18, 2011

2011 Damon Challenger — common questions

Is the 2011 Damon Challenger reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2011 Damon Challenger have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2011 Damon Challenger. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Damon Challenger years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Challenger years to avoid are 1998, 1999. The cleanest record among Challenger years belongs to 2012.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.