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1997 Damon Intruder problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 1997 Damon Intruder — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

4

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1997 compare to other Intruder years?

Intruder NHTSA complaints by model year, 1997 highlighted17 complaints1994: 2 complaints1997: 4 complaints1998: 2 complaints1999: 2 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 8 complaints2003: 17 complaints2004: 4 complaints2005: 6 complaints2006: 2 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 0 complaints
Intruder NHTSA complaints by model year, 1997 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1997 Damon Intruder problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes250%
Electrical System125%
Suspension125%

Does the 1997 Damon Intruder have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“THE AUTOMATIC PARK SYSTEM LOCKS UP, WHEN IT DOES IT SOMETIMES TAKES 5-30 MINUTES TO DISENGAGE. THIS MEANS YOU HAVE TO SIT IN THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT RELEASES. *NM ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES LOCKING UP WHEN VEHICLE HAS COME TO A STOP. CONSUMER FEELS AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE MAY LOCK UP WHILE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · August 4, 1998

“DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING AT MAIN PLUG OF GENERATOR/ALTERNATOR VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER ALSO HAVING PROBLEM WITH OTHER PARTS OF THE MOTORHOME. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · fire

1997 Damon Intruder — common questions

Is the 1997 Damon Intruder reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1997 Damon Intruder have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1997 Damon Intruder. 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.