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1999 Damon Daybreak

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
3
Latest Aug 15, 2001
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Mar 20, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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1 currently open
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1999 Damon Daybreak, most frequently naming the fuel system, other / unspecified and suspension categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 2 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Fuel system133.3%
  • Other / unspecified133.3%
  • Suspension133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07V130000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Mar 20, 2007
25,128 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
The 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 WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR DAMON AT 1-800-860-3812.
DAMON CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
01V091002

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Mar 20, 2001
923 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 REFRIGERATOR WILL DETERIORATE, REQUIRING IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF THE COOLING UNIT.
The risk: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
The 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 1-800-767-9101 OR DAMON AT 1-937-497-3080.
DAMON CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
99V202000

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Jul 23, 1999
1,767 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. A GENERATOR MUFFLER STRAP WAS OMITTED DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS.
The risk: THE MUFFLER AND EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CAN VIBRATE LOOSE, POSSIBLY DETACHING FROM THE UNIT.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MUFFLER STRAP.
DAMON CORPORATIONManufacturer number 98-068View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

SQ99013OpenInvestigation

OMITTED EXHAUST HANGER

Opened May 19, 1999

THIS INVESTIGATION IS OPENED TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM.HISTORICALLY, PROBLEMS THAT WOULD ALLOW VEHICLE COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED BY CONDUCTING SAFETY RECALLS.

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEMLed to recall 99V202000

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Suspension
Filed Aug 15, 2001

CONSUMER WAS PUTTING WHEEL COVER ON TIRES. WHEN HE PULLED HIS FINGERS BACK FROM THE TIRES WIRES WERE STICKING FROM VEHICLE. STEEL SPRING WAS STICKING FROM TIRES. MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER RECIVED A PRINT OUT THAT SHOWS THE FRONT TIRE HAD 1 DEGREE TILT IN AND THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD 2 DEGREES OUT, BOTH FRONT TIRES WERE 4 DEGREES OUT OF PARALLEL, DUE TO THE BAD ALIGNMENT THE WHEEL BEARINGS, BALL JOINTS, IDLER ARMS, AND BELL CRANK HAD TO BE REPLACED

NHTSA ID
894465
Incident
May 1, 2001
Fuel system
Filed Dec 2, 1999

CONSUMER SAYS THAT VEHICLE COMES WITH FORD CHASSY. WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN CARBURATOR FILLS UP WITH WATER, AND THE ENGINE STALLS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THIS CAN CAUSE A BAD COLLISION ON THE INTERSTATE IN THE RAIN. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER TO PUT DUCK TAPE ON THE AIR CLEANER, THAT DIDN'TNOT HELP AT ALL. *AK

NHTSA ID
853593
Incident
Dec 2, 1999
Other / unspecified
Filed Sep 13, 1999

THE SPARE TIRE COVER SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

NHTSA ID
847556

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

98071

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CONCERNS WITH HEAT FROM THE ENGINE CAUSING RUBBER SEAL TO FALL OFF. *TT

98069

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

CONCERNS WITH GENERATOR VIBRATING DUE TO IMPROPER SIZING OF THE OPENING IN THE GENERATOR TRAY. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Damon Daybreak by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2011030—
2010130—
2009040—
2008140—
2007440—
2006140—
2005130—
2004540—
2003230—
2002620—
2001320—
2000530—
1999Viewing331—
1998131—
1997220—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.