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2001 Damon Escaper problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2001 Damon Escaper — 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.

3

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2001 compare to other Escaper years?

Escaper NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted3 complaints1984: 1 complaints1985: 1 complaints1992: 2 complaints1993: 2 complaints1997: 1 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 3 complaints2001: 3 complaints2002: 3 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints
Escaper NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2001 Damon Escaper problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System133%
Other133%
Body & Structure133%

Does the 2001 Damon Escaper have recalls?

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

07V130000OtherMarch 20, 2007 · 25,128 units

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 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 1-800-860-3812.

00V273008Seat BeltsMarch 28, 2001 · 494 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON DODGE VAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE BETWEEN JANUARY 28 AND AUGUST 15, 2000. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.

Consequence

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Remedy

AM-SAFE NOTIFIED DAMON'S CUSTOMERS TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE SEAT BELTS REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“EVERYTHING SHUTDOWN WHILE MOTORHOME WAS CROSSING MAJOR BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY, WITH CAUSE UNKNOWN. OWNER DRIFTED OVER TO SIDE OF BRIDGE AND SAT FOR THREE HOURS. ALSO, OWNER HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS UNLATCHING, RESULTING IN DOOR BEING AJAR/OPENED WHILE IN MOTION. PLEASE DESCRIBE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure

“VEHICLE'S SLIDE LOCKS HAVE SHIFTED DURING TRANSIT. *MR WHILE TRAVELING, THE SLIDE LOCKS (TRANSIT BARS) WERE INSTALLED AT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE SLIDEOUT. BOTH WERE TIGHTENED BY HAND. THE CONSUMER USED HIS FINGERS TO REMOVE THE REAR SLIDE LOCK. THE PROBLEM REMAINED THE SAME. *SCC *JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other

“EVERYTHING SHUTDOWN WHILE MOTORHOME WAS CROSSING MAJOR BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY, WITH CAUSE UNKNOWN. OWNER DRIFTED OVER TO SIDE OF BRIDGE AND SAT FOR THREE HOURS. ALSO, OWNER HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS UNLATCHING, RESULTING IN DOOR BEING AJAR/OPENED WHILE IN MOTION. PLEASE DESCRIBE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System

2001 Damon Escaper — common questions

Is the 2001 Damon Escaper reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2001 Damon Escaper have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2001 Damon Escaper. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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.