2003 Damon Daybreak recalls and problems

The 2003 Damon Daybreak has 3 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Damon dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2003 Damon Daybreak vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 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 06V-132: Electrical System

Reported Apr 24, 2006 · 1,705 vehicles affected · DAMON CORPORATION

Problem: Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "controls and displays" and no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the ABS telltale when the ABS is not properly functioning does not always occur.

Risk: At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Damon is working with workhorse to contact the owners and remedy this campaign . Workhorse will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or damon at 1-800-860-3812.

Recall 03V-080: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Mar 5, 2003 · 2,656 vehicles affected · DAMON CORPORATION

Problem: 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.

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.

Fix: 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.

2003 Damon Daybreak problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Steering1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Suspension1

Most reported parts

  • Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar — 1
  • Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly — 1
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder — 1
  • Suspension › Front — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 21,000 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 2003 Damon Daybreak complaints

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 21,000 miles · reported Jun 22, 2009
The contact owns a 2003 damon daybreak rv. While driving 60 MPH, the brakes failed when the pedal was depressed. The contact had to downshift the rv and use the brakes in the vehicle that was being towed. He has not driven the vehicle since that time. The dealer explained that the brake line was too close to the frame. As a result, water accumulated and rusted out the brake line, which caused a hole in the line. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 21,000 and current mileage was 23,000.
Steering · reported Nov 30, 2002
Motorhome taken to repair facility 11/18/02. Brakes mushy & brake pedal goes all the way down to floor when braking. Master cylinder had to be replaced with 3,403 miles on new vehicle. Mechanics found nut missing from sway bar & replaced. Mechanics also found no ground strap on gas tank installed same. After repeated complaints about unit pulling to left & spoke on steering wheel crooked, front end aligned 10/8/02 with 3,319 miles on new vehicle. Dt

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Damon Daybreak have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2003 Damon Daybreak: 07V-130 (equipment), 06V-132 (electrical system), 03V-080 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Damon Daybreak?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (2 reports), followed by steering (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 21,000 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.