2000 DAMON DAYBREAK
3 recalls — 5 complaints
07V130000 Mar 20, 2007
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
00V273008 Mar 28, 2001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON DODGE VAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE BETWEEN JANUARY 28 AND AUGUST 15, 2000. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Consequence
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
AM-SAFE NOTIFIED DAMON'S CUSTOMERS TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE SEAT BELTS REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE.
01V091002 Mar 20, 2001
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS N841, N821, N641, AND N621. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK CAUSED BY OPERATION IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE. IF A LEAK OCCURS, THE COOLING PERFORMANCE OF THE RE... Read more
Consequence
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
NORCOLD WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS. NORCOLD WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1... Read more
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 17, 2010
Incident date: May 16, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DAMON DAYBREAK MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPER WAS OVERHEATING WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKE PADS TO BECOME SPONGY AND THE BRAKE FLUID TO OVERHEAT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 23, 2009
Incident date: Nov 19, 2009
BRAKES OVERHEAT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND LOSE STOPPING POWER. THEY WEAR PREMATURELY. I REPLACED THEM AT 30000 MILES. 3000 MILES LATER PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. MOST RECENTLY OCCURRED LAST WEEK WHEN I TOTALLY LOST BRAKING ABILITY AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 18, 2009
Incident date: Aug 9, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DAMON DAYBREAK MOTOR HOME WITH A WORKHORSE P32 BRAKING SYSTEM. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH HE APPROACHED A RED LIGHT AND ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IF THE TRAFFIC LIGHT DID NOT CHANGE TO GREEN IT COULD HAVE CAUS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 12, 2008
Incident date: Feb 2, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DAMON DAYBREAK. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH IN DRY WEATHER, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE LESS 17,00... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 9, 2006
Incident date: Oct 1, 2005
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25MPH ON LEVEL ROADS THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE. THE BRAKES RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR AN HOUR. THE BRAKES FAILED PREVIOUSLY IN OCTOBER... Read more
DAMON DAYBREAK — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DAMON DAYBREAK across all model years (1997–2011).
47
Total Recalls
45
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
9
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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