2005 Damon Outlaw Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2005 Damon Outlaw. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2005 Damon Outlaw
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine and engine cooling
On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with GM 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under…
Remedy: Chevrolet and workhorse are handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225 and 06v289). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge.…
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Steering
Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.
Remedy: Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148000) and will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shaft. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or damon at 574-264-2900.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2005 Damon Outlaw. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Damon Outlaw model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Damon Outlaw model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Damon Outlaw | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Damon Outlaw | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Damon Outlaw | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Damon Outlaw | 4 | 2 |
| 2008 Damon Outlaw | 4 | 1 |
| 2009 Damon Outlaw | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 Damon Outlaw | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 Damon Outlaw | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 Damon Outlaw
How do I know if my 2005 Damon Outlaw has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2005 Damon Outlaw; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Damon dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V236000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Damon models
- Challenger44 complaints
- Intruder37 complaints
- Daybreak35 complaints
- Damon29 complaints
- Escaper14 complaints
- Ultrasport13 complaints
- Avanti4 complaints
- Astoria3 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.