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2011 Damon Challenger

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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1Owner complaints

Model-year median: 2

2Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

Structure
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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Structure. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

What owners actually said

1 reports
5,000 miles · Jul 20, 2011
Structure

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 MANUFACTURER STATED THEY WOULD SEN…

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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 MANUFACTURER STATED THEY WOULD SEND A REPRESENTATIVE TO REPAIR THE SLIDE OUT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.

NHTSA ODI #10413747

Official recalls

2

15V745000 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer

Nov 10, 2015

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 & remedy

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.

10V407000 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:tank Assembly

Sep 9, 2010

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 & remedy

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.

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NHTSA investigations

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