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2002 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.
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Latest May 8, 2014
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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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 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2002 Damon Daybreak, most frequently naming the brakes, body & structure and electrical categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 3 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

  • Brakes342.9%
  • Body & structure114.3%
  • Electrical114.3%
  • Steering114.3%
  • Suspension114.3%

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

2 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
03V080000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP

Mar 5, 2003
2,656 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: 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.
The 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.
DAMON CORPORATIONManufacturer number 03-106View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Brakes
Filed May 8, 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 REPAIRED. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V110000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,052.

NHTSA ID
10587176
Incident
May 2, 2014
Mileage
30,052 mi
Brakes
Filed May 29, 2012
Fire reported

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 OUR LOCAL REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. WE PULLED IN TO OUR REPAIR SHOP WE HAD NO BRAKE PEDAL. AFTER STOPPING IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE REPAIR SHOP I FOUND THE FRONT BRAKES ON FIRE. YES ON FIRE. LUCKILY WE HAD A FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSIDE AND WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISHER THE FIRE BUT NOT AFTER A LOT OF DAMAGE WAS DONE. I AM NOW TOLD JUST TODAY WE ARE LOOKING AT A MINIMUM OF $2500 TO $3000 IN REPAIRS FOR STARTERS. THIS RV HAS ONLY 25,422 MILES ON IT. PROBLEMS SUCH AS OURS HAS BEEN RECORDED FOR YEARS AND DAMON CORPORATION OR WORKHORSE CHASSIC REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM. I SPOKE TO BOTH THIS MORNING AND WAS TOLD THEY WERE SORRY FOR OUR PROBLEM BUT THEY HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT. WHEN A LIFE IS TAKEN AS A RESULT FROM THIS BRAKE PROBLEM THEN MAYBE SOMETHING WILL HAPPEN. THAT'S SAID TO THINK THIS WAY BUT TRUE. THE P32 CHASSIC PROBLEM IS JUST AS BAD AS THE W20 SERIES RECALL. *TR

NHTSA ID
10459856
Incident
May 26, 2012
Mileage
25,442 mi
Electrical
Filed Aug 12, 2004

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 THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE NEUTRAL SWITCH . THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED BECAUSE THE MOTORHOME IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AND EMERGENCY BRAKE AND IF THE PART FAILED AGAIN WHILE DRIVING AT A FASTER SPEED THE OUTCOME MAY BE DIFFERENT. *NM

NHTSA ID
10089137
Incident
Jan 1, 1901
SteeringSuspension
Filed Nov 20, 2003

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S STEERING AND SUSPENSION.*MR (NAR) DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND TO DATE HAS YET FIXED THE PROBLEM. *CB

NHTSA ID
10048477
Incident
Sep 25, 2002
Brakes
Filed 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

NHTSA ID
10021726
Incident
May 28, 2003
Body & structure
Filed Sep 13, 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

NHTSA ID
8018636
Incident
Sep 2, 2002

Manufacturer communications

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

02102

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

STRUCTURE

A CONDITION MAY EXIST DURING HIGH TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, THE RUBBER TRACTION ON THE ENTRY STEPS MAY LOOSEN. *TT

01097

SUBJECT ON J-SOFA &HIDE-A-BED MAY OVERLAP AND HIT ONE ANOTHER, IF BOTH ARE OPEN.*JB

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—
2002Viewing620—
2001320—
2000530—
1999331—
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.