Damon Daybreak 2005
Model Daybreak made in 2005 by Damon got 2 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to steering and suspension. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 2005
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - INSTRUMENT PANEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V132000 | DAMON CORPORATION | from 07/01/2002 to 05/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 1705 | ODI | DAMON MOTOR COACH | 04/24/2006 | 04/24/2006 | 571 | 101 & 105 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also 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. | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V451000 | DAMON CORPORATION | from 05/13/2003 to 06/29/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 1517 | MFR | DAMON MOTOR COACH | 11/28/2006 | 11/30/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with gm 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. if the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Chevrolet and workhorse are handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225 and 06v289). dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, workhorse at 877-294-6773, or damon at 1-574-264-5517. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V534000 | DAMON CORPORATION | from 05/01/2003 to 06/30/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 4677 | 10/21/2008 | ODI | DAMON MOTOR COACH | 10/09/2008 | 10/15/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Damon is recalling 4,677 my 2004-2006 challenger, daybreak, intruder, my 2004-2005 escaper, ultrasport, and my 2005 astoria and astoria waldorf motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator 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 08e032). 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 the owner 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 | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 10/17/2007 | 19500 | 12 | 12/03/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 damon daybreak. while driving 55 mph downhill or on rough level pavement, the vehicle moves from right to left with severe shaking. the contact believes he will lose control of the steering wheel and that the failure is with the steering or the brakes. the dealer stated that the front passenger tire was cupping; however, the rotors and brakes were fine. the contact stated that all of the tires were rotated and aligned, but the failure continued. the ford dealer stated that the shock absorbers needed to be replaced. the shock absorbers were replaced, but the failure persists and is worsening. the current mileage is 24,808 and failure mileage was 19,500 and continuing. updated 05/08/08. *lj updated05/09/08 | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 10/17/2007 | 19500 | 12 | 12/03/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 damon daybreak. while driving 55 mph downhill or on rough level pavement, the vehicle moves from right to left with severe shaking. the contact believes he will lose control of the steering wheel and that the failure is with the steering or the brakes. the dealer stated that the front passenger tire was cupping; however, the rotors and brakes were fine. the contact stated that all of the tires were rotated and aligned, but the failure continued. the ford dealer stated that the shock absorbers needed to be replaced. the shock absorbers were replaced, but the failure persists and is worsening. the current mileage is 24,808 and failure mileage was 19,500 and continuing. updated 05/08/08. *lj updated05/09/08 | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | TUSCON | 85714-1930 | LAMESA | 520-807-7200 |