2008 Damon OUTLAW: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
1 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
10,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System:Wiring is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 1 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 100.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Structure:Body: 1; Suspension: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
2018: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Wiring leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11121217 · 2018-08-21 (August 21, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DAMON OUTLAW RV. WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SWAYED BACK AND FORTH AND WAS EXTREMELY UNSTABLE. THE FAILURE CAUSED MANY OTHER PARTS OF THE VEHICLE TO SEPARATE AND BECOME DAMAGED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD SEPARATED AND WAS NOT SECURED, WHICH CAUSED WATER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. DUE TO THE STABILITY ISSUES, BOTH CABIN WALLS ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES HAD ALSO SEPARATED. IN ADDITION, THE ELECTRICAL WIRING FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT WAS SEVERED DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE SWAYING AND INS…
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11121217 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
08V255000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2008-06-05 (June 5, 2008)
DAMON IS RECALLING 265 MY 2007 INTRUDER (373, 374, 378), MY 2007-2009 OUTLAW (3611), AND MY 2009 CHALLENGER (371, 376, 377, 378) MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE METRIC AND ENGLISH VALUES FOR THE TIRE AIR PRESSURES WERE INADVERTENTLY SWITCHED. THE LABELS READ 90KPA/620PSI AND SHOULD READ 620KPA/90PSI.
Consequence: UNDER OR OVER-INFLATED TIRES CAN CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A SUDDEN BLOWOUT OR OTHER FAILURE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A REVISED CERTIFICATION LABEL WITH THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE VALUES ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 14, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAMON AT 1-800-860-3812.
NHTSA campaign record ↗11V058000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Reported: 2011-01-25 (January 25, 2011)
THOR MOTOR COACH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 DAMON CHALLENGER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 CHALLENGER PLATINUM, MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 DAYBREAK, MODEL YEAR 2010 DAYBREAK CLASSIC, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DAYBREAK SPORT, MODEL YEAR 2007-2009, OUTLAW AND MODEL YEAR 2011 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 2007, THROUGH AUGUST 2008. THE FUEL-FILL CAP ASSEMBLIES USED TO SEAL THE UNUSED SIDE OF THE DUAL-FILL GASOLINE FUEL TANK WERE PRODUCED WITH A HOSE MATERIAL THAT DID NOT MEET DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS. DURING NORMAL USAGE THE HOSE MATERIAL MAY DETERIORATE WHICH MAY RESULT IN FUEL LEAKS.
Consequence: A FUEL LEAK INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE WHICH MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy: NAVISTAR/WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY AND OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE NAVISTAR/WORKHORSE'S DEFECT REPORT 10V-348. NAVISTAR/WORKHORSE WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL FUEL-FILL CAP ASSEMBLIES WITH ONES ASSEMBLED WITH HOSE MATERIAL THAT MEETS DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-260-461-1890.
NHTSA campaign record ↗11V248000 · Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
Reported: 2011-04-21 (April 21, 2011)
THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 OUTLAW AND MODEL YEAR 2011 AVANTI MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2007, THROUGH NOVEMBER 2010. THE STOP LAMPS MAY BE INTERMITTENT DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS.
Consequence: THE STOP LAMPS MAY NOT PROPERLY INDICATE THAT THE SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHICH MAY LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: TMC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DAMILER TRUCKS (DTNA) DEALERSHIPS FREE OF CHARGE. (SEE DTNA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN 10V-178.) NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS BY DTNA IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
NHTSA campaign record ↗15V745000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2015-11-10 (November 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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗