1999 DAMON DAYBREAK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 DAMON DAYBREAK
The 1999 DAMON DAYBREAK has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by DAMON MOTOR COACH for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack (1 complaint), Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System (1 complaint), and Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 DAMON DAYBREAK
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1999 DAMON DAYBREAK, potentially affecting up to 27,818 vehicles.
Recall 07V130000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 25,128 vehicles affected
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.
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...
View full details →Recall 99V202000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
| 1,767 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. A GENERATOR MUFFLER STRAP WAS OMITTED DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS.
Consequence: THE MUFFLER AND EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CAN VIBRATE LOOSE, POSSIBLY DETACHING FROM THE UNIT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MUFFLER STRAP.
View full details →Recall 01V091002 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 923 vehicles affected
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.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 DAMON DAYBREAK
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 DAMON DAYBREAK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
THE SPARE TIRE COVER SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1999 DAMON DAYBREAK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 DAMON DAYBREAK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 DAMON DAYBREAK
DAMON MOTOR COACH has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1999 DAMON DAYBREAK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
98071 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CONCERNS WITH HEAT FROM THE ENGINE CAUSING RUBBER SEAL TO FALL OFF. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 DAMON DAYBREAK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DAMON DAYBREAK
- 1997 DAMON DAYBREAK — 2 complaints
- 1998 DAMON DAYBREAK — 1 complaint
- 1999 DAMON DAYBREAK (current)
- 2000 DAMON DAYBREAK — 5 complaints
- 2001 DAMON DAYBREAK — 3 complaints
- 2002 DAMON DAYBREAK — 7 complaints
- 2003 DAMON DAYBREAK — 5 complaints
- 2004 DAMON DAYBREAK — 6 complaints
Other DAMON Models
- DAMON CHALLENGER — 57 total complaints
- DAMON INTRUDER — 47 total complaints
- DAMON DAMON — 35 total complaints
- DAMON ESCAPER — 16 total complaints
- DAMON ULTRASPORT — 16 total complaints
- DAMON OUTLAW — 6 total complaints
- DAMON ASTORIA — 5 total complaints
- DAMON AVANTI — 5 total complaints