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2002 Damon Escaper problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2002 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 2002 compare to other Escaper years?

Escaper NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 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, 2002 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2002 Damon Escaper problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes133%
Electrical System133%
Engine133%

Does the 2002 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.

02V018008BrakesAugust 15, 2002 · 17 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR WABCO PNEUMATIC ANITLOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) VALVE PACKAGES, THE ASSEMBLY BOLTS ON THESE VALVE PACKAGES WERE NOT TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.

Consequence

BOLTS TORQUED BELOW SPECIFICATION WILL NOT RELIABLY PREVENT AIR LEAKAGE AT THE AFFECTED ABS VALVE PACKAGE INTERFACE JOINTS ONCE THE COMPONENT BEGINS NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. IF AIR LEAKS DEVELOP AT ANY OF THE ABS VALVE PACKAGE INTERFACE JOINTS, BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE REDUCTIONS COULD OCCUR DURING BRAKING OR NORMAL OPERATION WITH UNITS EQUIPPED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL OPTION, POTENTIALLY EXTENDING STOPPING DISTANCES, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE FASTENERS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ARVINMERITOR WABCO AT 1-859-746-5956 OR DAMON AT 574-264-2900.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, THE EXHAUST BRAKE WOULD COME ON. AFTER RESTARTING THE MOTORHOME, THE EXHAUST BRAKE STILL OPERATED INCORRECTLY. THE DEALERSHIP COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. PLEASE NOTE THIS MOTORHOME WAS IN FOR REPAIR AT A FREIGHTLINER FACILITY ON OR ABOUT 9/12/02 WHERE BOLTS WERE CUT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · September 15, 2002

“WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, THE EXHAUST BRAKE WOULD COME ON. AFTER RESTARTING THE MOTORHOME, THE EXHAUST BRAKE STILL OPERATED INCORRECTLY. THE DEALERSHIP COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. PLEASE NOTE THIS MOTORHOME WAS IN FOR REPAIR AT A FREIGHTLINER FACILITY ON OR ABOUT 9/12/02 WHERE BOLTS WERE CUT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 15, 2002

2002 Damon Escaper — common questions

Is the 2002 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 2002 Damon Escaper have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2002 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.