2010 DAMON DAYBREAK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 DAMON DAYBREAK
The 2010 DAMON DAYBREAK has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2010 DAMON DAYBREAK
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2010 DAMON DAYBREAK, potentially affecting up to 15,442 vehicles.
Recall 15V745000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 12,656 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Thor Challenger, Thor Citation, Thor Hurricane, Thor Tuscany, Thor Windsport, 2011-2012 Thor Astoria, Thor Avanti, Thor Chateau, 2011-2014 Thor Daybreak, 2011-2015 Thor Outlaw, Thor Siesta, 2014-2015 Thor Miramar, 2012 Thor Four Winds, 2008-2011 Damon Astoria, Damon Daybreak, Damon Outlaw, Damon Tuscany, 2008-2012, Damon Challenger, 2008-2010 Damon Essence, 2009-2011 Damon Avanti,...
Consequence: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Thor will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism and replace all of the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at...
View full details →Recall 11V058000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 371 vehicles affected
Defect: THOR MOTOR COACH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 DAMON CHALLENGER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 CHALLENGER PLATINUM, MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 DAYBREAK, MODEL YEAR 2010 DAYBREAK CLASSIC, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DAYBREAK SPORT, MODEL YEAR 2007-2009, OUTLAW AND MODEL YEAR 2011 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 2007, THROUGH AUGUST 2008. THE FUEL-FILL CAP ASSEMBLIES USED TO SEAL THE UNUSED SIDE...
Consequence: A FUEL LEAK INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE WHICH MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy: NAVISTAR/WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY AND OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE NAVISTAR/WORKHORSE'S DEFECT REPORT 10V-348. NAVISTAR/WORKHORSE WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL FUEL-FILL CAP ASSEMBLIES WITH ONES ASSEMBLED WITH HOSE MATERIAL THAT MEETS DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED...
View full details →Recall 09V225000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 2,415 vehicles affected
Defect: DAMON IS RECALLING 2,415 MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG.
Consequence: THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY AND OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 DAMON DAYBREAK
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 DAMON DAYBREAK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DAMON DAYBREAK SPORT 3211 RV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V745000 (EQUIPMENT). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (CAMPING WORLD OF SYRACUSE, 7030 INTERSTATE ISLAND RD, SYRACUSE, NY 13209, (866) 983-0289) WHERE ADDITIONAL DEFECTS WERE DISCOVERED; THEREFORE, THE REPLACEMENT RECALL PART WAS NOT ENOUGH TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR. THE DEALER PROMISED TO CALL THE CONTACT BACK AFTER CHECKING WITH THEIR WARRANTY DEPARTMENT; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT HAD NOT RECEIVED A RETURN CALL. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000.
Safety Rating for the 2010 DAMON DAYBREAK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 DAMON DAYBREAK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 DAMON DAYBREAK
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 DAMON DAYBREAK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DAMON DAYBREAK
- 2005 DAMON DAYBREAK — 2 complaints
- 2006 DAMON DAYBREAK — 1 complaint
- 2007 DAMON DAYBREAK — 4 complaints
- 2008 DAMON DAYBREAK — 5 complaints
- 2009 DAMON DAYBREAK — 0 complaints
- 2010 DAMON DAYBREAK (current)
- 2011 DAMON DAYBREAK — 0 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