U.S. public vehicle records

Damon INTRUDER brakes problems

10 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.

Key facts

37 owner complaints analyzed

15 distinct recall campaigns

20,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1994 to 2008 model years. Data updated: 2026-09-30 (September 30, 2026). 23 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Braking behavior evidence

10 of 37 complaints match this topic (27.0%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.

Owner report 10107343 · 2005-02-16 (February 16, 2005)

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 DRIVING. *TT

Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10107343 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10322868 · 2010-03-30 (March 30, 2010)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DAMON INTRUDER RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL SMELL EMITTING FORM THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE BEGAN DRAGGING AND WAS HESITANT TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED OFF OF THE ROAD. ONCE THE VEHICLE COOLED OFF FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, IT BEGAN OPERATING NORMALLY. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKING SYSTEM; HOWEVER, THE REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V225000- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED BECAUSE THE RECALL REME…

Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10322868 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10400093 · 2011-05-05 (May 5, 2011)

I HAD A SAFETY RECALL # 50401C DONE ON 05/09/2006 TO REPLACE ALL 4 CALIPERS BECAUSE THEY MIGHT HANG UP AND CAUSE BRAKE OVERHEATING AND MAYBE A ACCIDENT. AT THAT TIME THERE WAS NO DAMAGE AND NO WORN OF CRACKED PARTS. I WAS ASKED TO RETURN AGAIN FOR RECALL # 51101C TO AGAIN REPLACE ALL 4 CALIPERS TO THE LATEST STYLE FOR THE SAME REASON. THIS TIME 3 OF THE 4 CALIPERS ON THE MOTORHOME WERE DEEMED NOT USABLE BECAUSE OF CRACKS BUT THE WORK HORSE CORP. WON'T PAY FOR NEW ROTORS. I THINK THIS DAMAGE IS THEIR PROBLEM AND NOT MINE. PLEASE ADVISE.

Owner-reported narrative. 45,223 miles reported. Look up ODI 10400093 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10244983 · 2008-10-09 (October 9, 2008)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DAMON INTRUDER. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE BADLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT ALL FOUR ROTORS WERE CRACKED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NOT ENOUGH COMPLAINTS FOR THEM TO PROCEED WITH ANY TYPE OF ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS VERIFIED, BUT APPEARS TO BE INACCURATE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 20,206.

Owner-reported narrative. 20,206 miles reported. Look up ODI 10244983 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10275163 · 2009-06-28 (June 28, 2009)

1. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED, LUCKILY. 2. WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH THE HOUSTON AREA IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, THE BRAKES SUDDENLY TURNED TO "MUSH" AND I COULD NOT STOP. LUCKILY THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME MOVED AGAIN JUST AS I WAS ABOUT TO ROLL INTO THEM. BY LEAVING PLENTY OF EXTRA SPACE AND PUMPING THE BRAKES 3 OR 4 TIMES I WAS ABLE TO KEEP FROM ROLLING INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. EVENTUALLY AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE STOP AND GO TRAFFIC THE BRAKES RETURNED TO "NORMAL" AND I HAVE NOT HAD THIS HAPPEN AGAIN ALTHOUGH THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS O…

Owner-reported narrative. 21,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10275163 at NHTSA ↗

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37 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

62.2%Usable mileage23 / 37 records

97.3%Valid incident date36 / 37 records

100.0%Valid filing date37 / 37 records

97.3%Ordered incident and filing dates36 / 37 records

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Problems by model year

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Component	1994	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 10107343 · 6,000 mi 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 DRIVING. TT Look up ODI 10107343 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	240.0% ODI 10322868 · 20,000 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DAMON INTRUDER RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL SMELL EMITTING FORM THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE BEGAN DRAGGING AND WAS HESITANT TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED OFF OF THE ROAD. ONCE THE VEHICLE COOLED OFF FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, IT BEGAN OPERATING NORMALLY. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKING SYSTEM; HOWEVER, THE REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V225000- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED BECAUSE THE RECALL REME… Look up ODI 10322868 at NHTSA ↗	321.4% ODI 10275163 · 21,000 mi 1. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED, LUCKILY. 2. WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH THE HOUSTON AREA IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, THE BRAKES SUDDENLY TURNED TO "MUSH" AND I COULD NOT STOP. LUCKILY THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME MOVED AGAIN JUST AS I WAS ABOUT TO ROLL INTO THEM. BY LEAVING PLENTY OF EXTRA SPACE AND PUMPING THE BRAKES 3 OR 4 TIMES I WAS ABLE TO KEEP FROM ROLLING INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. EVENTUALLY AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE STOP AND GO TRAFFIC THE BRAKES RETURNED TO "NORMAL" AND I HAVE NOT HAD THIS HAPPEN AGAIN ALTHOUGH THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS O… Look up ODI 10275163 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 10388610 · 21,799 mi AUTO PARK BRAKE LOCKS UP, TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THIS HAPPENED 4 ADDITIONAL TIMES: 02/28/2007; 02/29/2008; 03/02/2010; & 02/01/2011. WE ARE IN FEAR THAT WE MAY BE KILLED AND MAYBE ENDANGERING THE LIVES OF OTHERS EACH TIME THIS HAPPENS. ON 08/04/2009, THE AUTO PARK BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD WHEN WE PARKED. THE MOTOR-HOME STARTED ROLLING BACKWARD, SO WE HAD TO BLOCK THE TIRES. EACH TIME WE HAD THE AUTO PARK BRAKE REPAIRED THROUGH WORKHORSE - AND EACH TIME IT HAPPENED AGAIN!!! Look up ODI 10388610 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 10138824 · 25,000 mi DAMON INTRUDER 1998. TS THE CONSUMER STATED THE DOUBLE DOOR NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR FAILED. JB Look up ODI 10138824 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	375.0% ODI 10187692 · 8,000 mi TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DAMON INTRUDER 350W WITH A CURRENT MILEAGE OF 8,000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR RM2862 WAS INSTALLED THE EXHAUST TUBE WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE ELECTRIC WIRES. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THIS WOULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE CONTACT HAD THE RV LOOKED AT BY PERKINS RV COMPANY IN FLORIDA. PERKINS TOLD THE CONTACT THAT A FIRE COULD START. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER (DAMON) AND SENT PICTURES. DAMON TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD HAVE THE ENGINEERS LOOK INTO THE PROBLEM. THE CONTA… Look up ODI 10187692 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Structure	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	120.0% ODI 10042347 LEFT TOP CORNER WINDSHIELD SEAL FAILED, AND WAS LEAKING A LOT OF WATER. (2002 DAMON INTRUDER 369)AK THE WINDSHIELD CAME OUT AT THE TOP LEFT HAND CORNER AND CAUSED WATER TO ENTER THE RV. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THEY DIDN'T THINK IT WOULD STAY IN PLACE BECAUSE OF STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS THAT CAUSED THE SEAL NOT TO HOLD. NLM Look up ODI 10042347 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	250.0% ODI 10359096 · 12,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DAMON INTRUDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT BEGAN TO HEAR AN ABNORMAL WHISTLING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND PARKED. HE STATED THAT HE COULD SEE A GAP BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A KNOWN FAILURE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,000. Look up ODI 10359096 at NHTSA ↗	150.0% ODI 10172102 SUSPENSION SAGS ON PASSENGER SIDE 4 3/4 INCHES. HAD VEHICLE WEIGHED AND FOUND THE VEHICLE WEIGHS OVER 2,000 LBS MORE ON THE RIGHT REAR THAN IT DOES ONE THE LEFT REAR. THIS EXCEEDS THE TIRE RATING EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS UNLOADED. MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM AND VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO OPERATE IN ITS FACTORY CONFIGURATION. DEALER REFUSES TO PERFORM NHTSA RECALL #06V-347 ON THE VEHICLE WHICH IS AN ISSUE THAT CAN START A FIRE. Look up ODI 10172102 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	214.3% ODI 10275157 · 19,000 mi 1. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. 2. THE LCD DISPLAY IN THE DASH GOES BLANK. MOST IMPORTANTLY I CANNOT SEE THE SPEED THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING AS WELL AS ANY OTHER INFORMATION SUCH AS GEAR THE VEHICLE IS IN, OIL PRESSURE, ETC. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST THREE TIMES SINCE I HAVE HAD THE MOTOR HOME. 3. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE DASH DISPLAY WHICH WAS DONE IN 2007. ALL OF THESE INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED AFTER THE RECALL REPROGRAMMING WAS DONE. THIS PROBLEM HAS NEVER BEEN REMEDIED. *TR Look up ODI 10275157 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 10149751 CONSUMER CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY OF 2005 DAMON INTRUDER. TS NO ANSWER REQUIRED* IN DEC 2005 THE CONSUMER RECEIVED FOLLOW UP RECALL NOTICE FROM WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS, IN WHICH THEY ENCLOSED THE ORIGINAL NOTICE DATED DEC 2004. THE CONSUMER DIDN'T TAKE POSSESSION OF THE RV UNTIL MARCH 2005. WHEN THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE RV IT WAS NOT MENTIONED THAT A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED. THE CONSUMER IS NOW REQUESTING ANY AND ALL PAPERWORK OF REPAIRS THAT WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. *JB Look up ODI 10149751 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Visibility	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 10321240 · 20,000 mi THE FRONT SIDE GLASS IS DOUBLE PANE GLASS THAT WHEN AIR GETS BETWEEN THE LAYERS CAUSES THE GLASS TO FROST OVER MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT THE SIDE WINDOWS. *TR Look up ODI 10321240 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	17.1% ODI 10297755 · 2,000 mi PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD SEPARATES FROM GASKET AT TOP RIGHT LEAVING A 2" OPENING BETWEEN WINDOW OPENING AND WINDSHIELD. *TR Look up ODI 10297755 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 10359096 · 12,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DAMON INTRUDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT BEGAN TO HEAR AN ABNORMAL WHISTLING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND PARKED. HE STATED THAT HE COULD SEE A GAP BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A KNOWN FAILURE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,000. Look up ODI 10359096 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Visibility:Windshield	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	214.3% ODI 10119565 WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE WINDOW CAME OUT OF THE SEAL CAUSING A 2" OPENING IN THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER. WHEN A WINDOW INSTALLER WAS HIRED TO RE-INSTALL THE WINDOW HE INFORMED ME THAT THE OPENING WAS CUT TOO LARGE FOR THE WINDSHIELD. THE INSTALLER ALSO NOTED THAT THE FACTORY DOCTORED THE WINDOW SEAL/OPENING TO ATTEMPT TO SECURE IT. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER (DAMON) HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. REPAIR CONSISTED OF HAVING A BODY SHOP REMOVE THE WINDSHIELD AND BUILD UP THE OPENING IN ORDER TO GET PROPER STRUCTURAL SUPPORT. … Look up ODI 10119565 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 10461971 · 42,030 mi PER REPAIR FROM FLEET PAINTING INC., MAY 18, 2012: MAY 18, 2012 RE: 2005 DAMON INTRUDER RV TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: IN REGARDS TO THE LEFT SIDE FRONT CAP, MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN TOP CORNER. THE CAP RADIUS ON THE WINDOW OPENING DOES NOT MEET THE CURVE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, SO THE WINDSHIELD WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE AND WILL NOT SET CORRECTLY. THIS CREATES AN OPENING TO THE FRONT CAP. ADDITIONALLY THE RIGHT SIDE LOWER FRAME SUPPORT WAS CRACKED & SHIFTED ADDING TO THE PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD. TO CORRECT THIS DEFECT WE HAD TO RECONSTRUCT T… Look up ODI 10461971 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	214.3% ODI 10546448 · 30,000 mi I WAS DRIVING THE RV ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED HARD TO THE RIGHT AS THE RIGHT BRAKE LOCKED UP. MY FOOT WENT TO THE FLOOR ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. HAD TO PUMP BRAKE PEDAL VERY TO STOP THE VEHICLE. TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND EVERYTHING SEEMED O.K. A SHORT TIME LATER, SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND LARGE AMOUNT OF SMOKE CAME FROM THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL AREA. STOPPED VEHICLE AND GOT OUT AND FOUND ALL WHEELS HOT AND SMOKING. THE BEHAVIOR CONTINUED OFF AND ON. TOOK TO RV DEALER AND WAITING TO GET DIAGNO… Look up ODI 10546448 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Steering	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 10094758 CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT STEERING PROBLEM. WHEN TRAVELING AT 65-70 MPH VEHICLE WANDERED MORE THAN NORMALLY. HE COULD REPAIR THE PROBLEM, BUT WONDERED WHAT WERE HIS RIGHTS REGARDING THE WARRANTY. ALSO, THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM.*AK Look up ODI 10094758 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	17.1% ODI 10546448 · 30,000 mi I WAS DRIVING THE RV ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED HARD TO THE RIGHT AS THE RIGHT BRAKE LOCKED UP. MY FOOT WENT TO THE FLOOR ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. HAD TO PUMP BRAKE PEDAL VERY TO STOP THE VEHICLE. TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND EVERYTHING SEEMED O.K. A SHORT TIME LATER, SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND LARGE AMOUNT OF SMOKE CAME FROM THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL AREA. STOPPED VEHICLE AND GOT OUT AND FOUND ALL WHEELS HOT AND SMOKING. THE BEHAVIOR CONTINUED OFF AND ON. TOOK TO RV DEALER AND WAITING TO GET DIAGNO… Look up ODI 10546448 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	10,926–21,400 mi	20,000 mi	7	ODI 10107343 · 6,000 mi 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 DRIVING. TT Look up ODI 10107343 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10322868 · 20,000 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DAMON INTRUDER RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL SMELL EMITTING FORM THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE BEGAN DRAGGING AND WAS HESITANT TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED OFF OF THE ROAD. ONCE THE VEHICLE COOLED OFF FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, IT BEGAN OPERATING NORMALLY. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKING SYSTEM; HOWEVER, THE REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V225000- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED BECAUSE THE RECALL REME… Look up ODI 10322868 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10400093 · 45,223 mi I HAD A SAFETY RECALL # 50401C DONE ON 05/09/2006 TO REPLACE ALL 4 CALIPERS BECAUSE THEY MIGHT HANG UP AND CAUSE BRAKE OVERHEATING AND MAYBE A ACCIDENT. AT THAT TIME THERE WAS NO DAMAGE AND NO WORN OF CRACKED PARTS. I WAS ASKED TO RETURN AGAIN FOR RECALL # 51101C TO AGAIN REPLACE ALL 4 CALIPERS TO THE LATEST STYLE FOR THE SAME REASON. THIS TIME 3 OF THE 4 CALIPERS ON THE MOTORHOME WERE DEEMED NOT USABLE BECAUSE OF CRACKS BUT THE WORK HORSE CORP. WON'T PAY FOR NEW ROTORS. I THINK THIS DAMAGE IS THEIR PROBLEM AND NOT MINE. PLEASE ADVISE. Look up ODI 10400093 at NHTSA ↗
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer	Too few reports for a range	16,500 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10138824 · 25,000 mi DAMON INTRUDER 1998. TS THE CONSUMER STATED THE DOUBLE DOOR NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR FAILED. JB Look up ODI 10138824 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10187692 · 8,000 mi TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DAMON INTRUDER 350W WITH A CURRENT MILEAGE OF 8,000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR RM2862 WAS INSTALLED THE EXHAUST TUBE WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE ELECTRIC WIRES. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THIS WOULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE CONTACT HAD THE RV LOOKED AT BY PERKINS RV COMPANY IN FLORIDA. PERKINS TOLD THE CONTACT THAT A FIRE COULD START. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER (DAMON) AND SENT PICTURES. DAMON TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD HAVE THE ENGINEERS LOOK INTO THE PROBLEM. THE CONTA… Look up ODI 10187692 at NHTSA ↗
Structure	Too few reports for a range	27,015 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10359096 · 12,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DAMON INTRUDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT BEGAN TO HEAR AN ABNORMAL WHISTLING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND PARKED. HE STATED THAT HE COULD SEE A GAP BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A KNOWN FAILURE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,000. Look up ODI 10359096 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10461971 · 42,030 mi PER REPAIR FROM FLEET PAINTING INC., MAY 18, 2012: MAY 18, 2012 RE: 2005 DAMON INTRUDER RV TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: IN REGARDS TO THE LEFT SIDE FRONT CAP, MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN TOP CORNER. THE CAP RADIUS ON THE WINDOW OPENING DOES NOT MEET THE CURVE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, SO THE WINDSHIELD WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE AND WILL NOT SET CORRECTLY. THIS CREATES AN OPENING TO THE FRONT CAP. ADDITIONALLY THE RIGHT SIDE LOWER FRAME SUPPORT WAS CRACKED & SHIFTED ADDING TO THE PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD. TO CORRECT THIS DEFECT WE HAD TO RECONSTRUCT T… Look up ODI 10461971 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	Too few reports for a range	37,500 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10275157 · 19,000 mi 1. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. 2. THE LCD DISPLAY IN THE DASH GOES BLANK. MOST IMPORTANTLY I CANNOT SEE THE SPEED THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING AS WELL AS ANY OTHER INFORMATION SUCH AS GEAR THE VEHICLE IS IN, OIL PRESSURE, ETC. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST THREE TIMES SINCE I HAVE HAD THE MOTOR HOME. 3. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE DASH DISPLAY WHICH WAS DONE IN 2007. ALL OF THESE INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED AFTER THE RECALL REPROGRAMMING WAS DONE. THIS PROBLEM HAS NEVER BEEN REMEDIED. *TR Look up ODI 10275157 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11235175 · 56,000 mi OVERHEATED BRAKE CALIPERS/BOSCH/WORKHORSE CAUSED BRAKE LOSS FROM MELTED CALIPER. Look up ODI 11235175 at NHTSA ↗
Visibility	Too few reports for a range	12,000 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 10321240 · 20,000 mi THE FRONT SIDE GLASS IS DOUBLE PANE GLASS THAT WHEN AIR GETS BETWEEN THE LAYERS CAUSES THE GLASS TO FROST OVER MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT THE SIDE WINDOWS. TR Look up ODI 10321240 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10297755 · 2,000 mi PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD SEPARATES FROM GASKET AT TOP RIGHT LEAVING A 2" OPENING BETWEEN WINDOW OPENING AND WINDSHIELD. TR Look up ODI 10297755 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10359096 · 12,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DAMON INTRUDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT BEGAN TO HEAR AN ABNORMAL WHISTLING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND PARKED. HE STATED THAT HE COULD SEE A GAP BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A KNOWN FAILURE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,000. Look up ODI 10359096 at NHTSA ↗
Visibility:Windshield	Too few reports for a range	26,765 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10138059 · 11,500 mi TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE WHISTLING NOISE STARTED AROUND WINDSHIELD AREA INSPECTION FOUND WINDSHIELD COMING OUT OF MOUNTING. PUSHED WINDSHIELD BACK FOR DURATION OF TRIP. WINDSHIELD IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. THIS COACH ONLY HAS 12.000 MILES ON IT. THE WINDSHIELD CONTINUES TO POP OUT. *NM Look up ODI 10138059 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10461971 · 42,030 mi PER REPAIR FROM FLEET PAINTING INC., MAY 18, 2012: MAY 18, 2012 RE: 2005 DAMON INTRUDER RV TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: IN REGARDS TO THE LEFT SIDE FRONT CAP, MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN TOP CORNER. THE CAP RADIUS ON THE WINDOW OPENING DOES NOT MEET THE CURVE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, SO THE WINDSHIELD WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE AND WILL NOT SET CORRECTLY. THIS CREATES AN OPENING TO THE FRONT CAP. ADDITIONALLY THE RIGHT SIDE LOWER FRAME SUPPORT WAS CRACKED & SHIFTED ADDING TO THE PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD. TO CORRECT THIS DEFECT WE HAD TO RECONSTRUCT T… Look up ODI 10461971 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	Too few reports for a range	43,000 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10546448 · 30,000 mi I WAS DRIVING THE RV ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED HARD TO THE RIGHT AS THE RIGHT BRAKE LOCKED UP. MY FOOT WENT TO THE FLOOR ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. HAD TO PUMP BRAKE PEDAL VERY TO STOP THE VEHICLE. TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND EVERYTHING SEEMED O.K. A SHORT TIME LATER, SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND LARGE AMOUNT OF SMOKE CAME FROM THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL AREA. STOPPED VEHICLE AND GOT OUT AND FOUND ALL WHEELS HOT AND SMOKING. THE BEHAVIOR CONTINUED OFF AND ON. TOOK TO RV DEALER AND WAITING TO GET DIAGNO… Look up ODI 10546448 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11235175 · 56,000 mi OVERHEATED BRAKE CALIPERS/BOSCH/WORKHORSE CAUSED BRAKE LOSS FROM MELTED CALIPER. Look up ODI 11235175 at NHTSA ↗
Steering	Too few reports for a range	30,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10546448 · 30,000 mi I WAS DRIVING THE RV ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED HARD TO THE RIGHT AS THE RIGHT BRAKE LOCKED UP. MY FOOT WENT TO THE FLOOR ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. HAD TO PUMP BRAKE PEDAL VERY TO STOP THE VEHICLE. TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND EVERYTHING SEEMED O.K. A SHORT TIME LATER, SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND LARGE AMOUNT OF SMOKE CAME FROM THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL AREA. STOPPED VEHICLE AND GOT OUT AND FOUND ALL WHEELS HOT AND SMOKING. THE BEHAVIOR CONTINUED OFF AND ON. TOOK TO RV DEALER AND WAITING TO GET DIAGNO… Look up ODI 10546448 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09 (partial)	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2007: 0 complaints · 2008: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2007	0	0	0
2008	0	0	0

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2007	0	0	0
2008	0	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer	Structure	Electrical System	Visibility	Visibility:Windshield	Service Brakes	Steering
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	—	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer	0	—	0	0	0	0	0	0
Structure	0	0	—	0	1 ODI 10359096 · 12,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DAMON INTRUDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT BEGAN TO HEAR AN ABNORMAL WHISTLING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND PARKED. HE STATED THAT HE COULD SEE A GAP BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A KNOWN FAILURE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,000. Look up ODI 10359096 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10461971 · 42,030 mi PER REPAIR FROM FLEET PAINTING INC., MAY 18, 2012: MAY 18, 2012 RE: 2005 DAMON INTRUDER RV TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: IN REGARDS TO THE LEFT SIDE FRONT CAP, MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN TOP CORNER. THE CAP RADIUS ON THE WINDOW OPENING DOES NOT MEET THE CURVE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, SO THE WINDSHIELD WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE AND WILL NOT SET CORRECTLY. THIS CREATES AN OPENING TO THE FRONT CAP. ADDITIONALLY THE RIGHT SIDE LOWER FRAME SUPPORT WAS CRACKED & SHIFTED ADDING TO THE PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD. TO CORRECT THIS DEFECT WE HAD TO RECONSTRUCT T… Look up ODI 10461971 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Electrical System	0	0	0	—	0	0	1 ODI 11235175 · 56,000 mi OVERHEATED BRAKE CALIPERS/BOSCH/WORKHORSE CAUSED BRAKE LOSS FROM MELTED CALIPER. Look up ODI 11235175 at NHTSA ↗	0
Visibility	0	0	1 ODI 10359096 · 12,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DAMON INTRUDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT BEGAN TO HEAR AN ABNORMAL WHISTLING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND PARKED. HE STATED THAT HE COULD SEE A GAP BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A KNOWN FAILURE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,000. Look up ODI 10359096 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0	0	0
Visibility:Windshield	0	0	1 ODI 10461971 · 42,030 mi PER REPAIR FROM FLEET PAINTING INC., MAY 18, 2012: MAY 18, 2012 RE: 2005 DAMON INTRUDER RV TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: IN REGARDS TO THE LEFT SIDE FRONT CAP, MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN TOP CORNER. THE CAP RADIUS ON THE WINDOW OPENING DOES NOT MEET THE CURVE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, SO THE WINDSHIELD WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE AND WILL NOT SET CORRECTLY. THIS CREATES AN OPENING TO THE FRONT CAP. ADDITIONALLY THE RIGHT SIDE LOWER FRAME SUPPORT WAS CRACKED & SHIFTED ADDING TO THE PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD. TO CORRECT THIS DEFECT WE HAD TO RECONSTRUCT T… Look up ODI 10461971 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	0	0
Service Brakes	0	0	0	1 ODI 11235175 · 56,000 mi OVERHEATED BRAKE CALIPERS/BOSCH/WORKHORSE CAUSED BRAKE LOSS FROM MELTED CALIPER. Look up ODI 11235175 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	1 ODI 10546448 · 30,000 mi I WAS DRIVING THE RV ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED HARD TO THE RIGHT AS THE RIGHT BRAKE LOCKED UP. MY FOOT WENT TO THE FLOOR ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. HAD TO PUMP BRAKE PEDAL VERY TO STOP THE VEHICLE. TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND EVERYTHING SEEMED O.K. A SHORT TIME LATER, SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND LARGE AMOUNT OF SMOKE CAME FROM THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL AREA. STOPPED VEHICLE AND GOT OUT AND FOUND ALL WHEELS HOT AND SMOKING. THE BEHAVIOR CONTINUED OFF AND ON. TOOK TO RV DEALER AND WAITING TO GET DIAGNO… Look up ODI 10546448 at NHTSA ↗
Steering	0	0	0	0	0	0	1 ODI 10546448 · 30,000 mi I WAS DRIVING THE RV ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED HARD TO THE RIGHT AS THE RIGHT BRAKE LOCKED UP. MY FOOT WENT TO THE FLOOR ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. HAD TO PUMP BRAKE PEDAL VERY TO STOP THE VEHICLE. TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND EVERYTHING SEEMED O.K. A SHORT TIME LATER, SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND LARGE AMOUNT OF SMOKE CAME FROM THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL AREA. STOPPED VEHICLE AND GOT OUT AND FOUND ALL WHEELS HOT AND SMOKING. THE BEHAVIOR CONTINUED OFF AND ON. TOOK TO RV DEALER AND WAITING TO GET DIAGNO… Look up ODI 10546448 at NHTSA ↗	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

2 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

2 mentions · 5.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 25,900 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10546448 · 30,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE RV ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED HARD TO THE RIGHT AS THE RIGHT BRAKE LOCKED UP. MY FOOT WENT TO THE FLOOR ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. HAD TO PUMP BRAKE PEDAL VERY TO STOP THE VEHICLE. TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND EVERYTHING SEEMED O.K. A SHORT TIME LATER, SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND LARGE AMOUNT OF SMOKE CAME FROM THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL AREA. STOPPED VEHICLE AND GOT OUT AND FOUND ALL WHEELS HOT AND SMOKING. THE BEHAVIOR CONTINUED OFF AND ON. TOOK TO RV DEALER AND WAITING TO GET DIAGNO…

Look up ODI 10546448 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10388610 · 21,799 mi

AUTO PARK BRAKE LOCKS UP, TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THIS HAPPENED 4 ADDITIONAL TIMES: 02/28/2007; 02/29/2008; 03/02/2010; & 02/01/2011. WE ARE IN FEAR THAT WE MAY BE KILLED AND MAYBE ENDANGERING THE LIVES OF OTHERS EACH TIME THIS HAPPENS. ON 08/04/2009, THE AUTO PARK BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD WHEN WE PARKED. THE MOTOR-HOME STARTED ROLLING BACKWARD, SO WE HAD TO BLOCK THE TIRES. EACH TIME WE HAD THE AUTO PARK BRAKE REPAIRED THROUGH WORKHORSE - AND EACH TIME IT HAPPENED AGAIN!!!

Look up ODI 10388610 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

1 mentions · 2.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 11,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10327117 · 11,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DAMON INTRUDER 373 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR BRAKES CONTINUED TO LOCK AND EXHIBIT SMOKING WHEN ENGAGED. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED ON THE WARNING PANEL. THE DEALER WHERE THERE WERE UNKNOWN REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. AFTER REPAIRS, THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND THE BRAKES FELT EXTREMELY SPONGY. THE DEALER ADVISED BLEEDING THE BRAKES IF THE FAILURE PERSISTED HOWEVER THE CONTACT WAS UNFAMILIAR WITH THE PROCEDURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED TAKING THE VEHICLE TO AN AUT…

Look up ODI 10327117 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b