2002 DAMON DAYBREAK
2 recalls — 7 complaints — 3 TSBs
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
03V080000 Mar 5, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
Consequence
IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEGAN MAY 12, 2003. 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 DAMON AT 1-219-272-9212.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 8, 2014
Incident date: May 2, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DAMON DAYBREAK RV. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THERE WAS A DELAYED RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FRONT ROTORS AND CALIPERS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 29, 2012
Incident date: May 26, 2012
WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH WITH OUR 2002 DAMON DAYBREAK RV WITH THE P32 CHASSIC WE SMELLED A BURNING BRAKE ODOR REAL BAD INSIDE. AT THAT TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE WAS GOOD. WE HAD JUST LEFT OUR HOME HEADING OUT ON OUR TRIP WHEN THIS OCCURRED. WE MADE THE DECISION TO TURN AROUND AND HEAD BACK TO... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 23, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY.*MR WHILE LEAVING THE EXPRESSWAY AT 5 MPH THE MOTORHOME'S NEUTRAL SWITCH FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES TO ACTIVATE SUDDENLY. THE SUDDEN BRAKING WAS FOLLOWED BY THE ENGINE SHUTTING DOWN. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY INDICATED... Read more
STEERING
Jul 26, 2004
Incident date: Sep 25, 2002
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S STEERING AND SUSPENSION.*MR (NAR) DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND TO DATE HAS YET FIXED THE PROBLEM. *CB
SUSPENSION
Jul 26, 2004
Incident date: Sep 25, 2002
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S STEERING AND SUSPENSION.*MR (NAR) DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND TO DATE HAS YET FIXED THE PROBLEM. *CB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
May 28, 2003
Incident date: May 28, 2003
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE #03V080000 SUBJECT: BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER ON 5/28/2003 WHICH STATED THE EARLIEST THE RECALLED PART CAN BE FIXED IS AUGUST 29,2003. *TT
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 13, 2002
Incident date: Sep 2, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE CHASSIS STRUCTURE, WAS NOT WELL DESIGNED BY THE MANUFACTURER CAUSING PROBLEMS HILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. NLM
Technical Service Bulletins — 2002 DAMON DAYBREAK
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
02102
Feb 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
DAMON CORPORATION HAS DETERMINED THAT ON THE 2001-2002 DAYBREAKS WITH A WORKHORSE 8.1 LITER ENGINE THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM MAY EXPERIENCE HIGH HEAD PRESSURE IN EXCESS OF 450PSI. *TT
02103
Feb 1, 2002
160000 STRUCTURE
A CONDITION MAY EXIST DURING HIGH TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, THE RUBBER TRACTION ON THE ENTRY STEPS MAY LOOSEN. *TT
01097
Oct 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT ON J-SOFA &HIDE-A-BED MAY OVERLAP AND HIT ONE ANOTHER, IF BOTH ARE OPEN.*JB
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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