2000 Damon Daybreak recalls and problems

The 2000 Damon Daybreak has 3 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Damon dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
5
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Damon Daybreak vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Damon Daybreak recalls

Recall 07V-130: Equipment

Reported Mar 20, 2007 · 25,128 vehicles affected · DAMON CORPORATION

Problem: 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.

Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Fix: 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.

Recall 00V-273: Seat Belts

Reported Mar 28, 2001 · 494 vehicles affected · DAMON CORPORATION

Problem: Vehicle description: certain motor homes built on dodge van chassis and equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by AM-safe between january 28 and august 15, 2000. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Fix: Am-safe notified damon's customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge.

Recall 01V-091: Equipment

Reported Mar 20, 2001 · 923 vehicles affected · DAMON CORPORATION

Problem: 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.

Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the AC electric mode can result in a fire.

Fix: 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.

2000 Damon Daybreak problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 21,900 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Damon Daybreak complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 46,400 miles · reported May 17, 2010
The contact owns a 2000 damon daybreak motor home. The contact stated that the brake caliper was overheating which caused the brake pads to become spongy and the brake fluid to overheat. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact stated that there was a recall for the next year model related to the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,400. Updated 7/16/10 updated 07/22/10
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 33,000 miles · reported Nov 23, 2009
Brakes overheat in heavy traffic and lose stopping power. They wear prematurely. I replaced them at 30000 miles. 3000 miles later problem has returned. Most recently occurred last week when I totally lost braking ability after about an hour of rush hour traffic.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 21,900 miles · reported Aug 18, 2009
The contact owns a 2000 damon daybreak motor home with a workhorse p32 braking system. While driving 45 MPH he approached a red light and attempted to engage the brake pedal which extended to the floor and failed to stop the vehicle. If the traffic light did not change to green it could have caused a crash. The vehicle began to lose speed even after he attempted to engage the brake pedal. After applying extreme force to the brake pedal, the contact was able to stop the vehicle and drive to a local repair facility. The mechanic stated that the right front and right rear caliper were frozen…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 17,000 miles · reported Feb 12, 2008
The contact owns a 2000 damon daybreak. While driving approximately 35 MPH in dry weather, the brakes failed. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not determine the cause of the failure. The current and failure mileages were less 17,000. Updated 03-04-08
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 20,000 miles · reported May 9, 2006
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25mph on level roads the brakes were applied several times before the vehicle stopped. The parking brake light illuminated after the failure. The brakes resumed normal operation once the vehicle was parked for an hour. The brakes failed previously in october 2005. The manufacturer and dealer were not alerted following either incident. Updated 05/23/06.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Damon Daybreak have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Damon Daybreak: 07V-130 (equipment), 00V-273 (seat belts), 01V-091 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Damon Daybreak?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (5 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 21,900 miles.

Are Damon recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Damon dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.