Damon Daybreak 1998
Model Daybreak made in 1998 by Damon got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . The car had one investigation (visibility). There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, other.
Model 1998
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | ||||||||||||||||
99V202000 | DAMON CORPORATION | from 07/09/1997 to 02/18/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 1767 | 08/15/1999 | ODI | DAMON MOTOR COACH | 07/23/1999 | 07/29/1999 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes. a generator muffler strap was omitted during the installation process. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The muffler and exhaust tail pipe can vibrate loose, possibly detaching from the unit. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a muffler strap. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began august 15, 1999.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 1-219-264-2900.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
07V130000 | DAMON CORPORATION | from 04/01/1997 to 04/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 25128 | 06/26/2007 | MFR | DAMON MOTOR COACH | 03/20/2007 | 03/22/2007 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||||||||||||
98V213000 | DAMON CORPORATION | from 06/24/1997 to 08/13/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 101 | 09/17/1998 | ODI | DAMON MOTOR COACH | 09/04/1998 | 09/10/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class a and c motor homes. the hardware used to secure the liquid propane (lp) tank was not tightened properly. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the lp tank is not secured, the tank could fall to the ground while the motor home is being driven. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the motor homes to verify that the proper hardware is being used and that all nuts are tightened properly. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin september 17, 1998.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 1-800-860-3812.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||
SQ99013 | DAMON MOTOR COACH | 05/19/1999 | OMITTED EXHAUST HANGER | 99V202000 | ||
This investigation is opened to obtain additional information concerning this problem.historically, problems that would allow vehicle components to separate from the vehicle have been addressed by conducting safety recalls. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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STRUCTURE | |||
03/17/2003 | 37000 | 1 | 02/01/2001 |
The metal frame which held the spare tire, rubbed against the concrete when entering and exiting a parking lot. over time the metal weakened, which caused the tire to fall to the ground. *jb *tt |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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OR | YUMA | RV WORLD |