Damon Daybreak 2008
Model Daybreak made in 2008 by Damon got 5 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and equipment. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2008
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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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
11V058000 | THOR MOTOR COACH | from 03/01/2007 to 08/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 371 | MFR | DAMON CORPORATION | 01/25/2011 | 02/02/2011 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | 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 of the dual-fill gasoline fuel tank were produced with a hose material that did not meet design specifications. during normal usage the hose material may deteriorate which may result in fuel leaks. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire which may result in property damage, personal injury, or death. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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 free of charge. owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
09V225000 | DAMON CORPORATION | from 01/01/2001 to 05/27/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 2415 | 05/01/2009 | ODI | DAMON CORPORATION | 06/16/2009 | 06/15/2009 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | ||||||||||||||||
08V562000 | DAMON CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 434593 | 09/19/2008 | MFR | DAMON CORPORATION | 10/22/2008 | 10/23/2008 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Damon is recalling 43 my 2006-2009 daybreak and my 2009 daybreak sport motor homes built on workhorse recreational vehicle chassis. the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. the improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Damon is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (please see 08v442). owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 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. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
07/15/2008 | 4800 | ||
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 damon daybreak rv. on july 15, 2008, the front driver's side wheel well fender detached from the vehicle. in addition, the water heater sends flames through the vents before it ignites, there are electrical outages, the chassis is rusting out, the brakes are failing, and the stabilizing hydraulic welds for the seat were rusting out and weakening. there was no fire damage, police report, or injuries. the vehicle has been to the dealer on five occasions for repairs. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 4,800 and current mileage was 6,242. | |||
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG WATER HEATER | |||
07/15/2008 | 4800 | ||
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 damon daybreak rv. on july 15, 2008, the front driver's side wheel well fender detached from the vehicle. in addition, the water heater sends flames through the vents before it ignites, there are electrical outages, the chassis is rusting out, the brakes are failing, and the stabilizing hydraulic welds for the seat were rusting out and weakening. there was no fire damage, police report, or injuries. the vehicle has been to the dealer on five occasions for repairs. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 4,800 and current mileage was 6,242. | |||
SEATS | |||
07/15/2008 | 4800 | ||
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 damon daybreak rv. on july 15, 2008, the front driver's side wheel well fender detached from the vehicle. in addition, the water heater sends flames through the vents before it ignites, there are electrical outages, the chassis is rusting out, the brakes are failing, and the stabilizing hydraulic welds for the seat were rusting out and weakening. there was no fire damage, police report, or injuries. the vehicle has been to the dealer on five occasions for repairs. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 4,800 and current mileage was 6,242. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
07/15/2008 | 4800 | ||
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 damon daybreak rv. on july 15, 2008, the front driver's side wheel well fender detached from the vehicle. in addition, the water heater sends flames through the vents before it ignites, there are electrical outages, the chassis is rusting out, the brakes are failing, and the stabilizing hydraulic welds for the seat were rusting out and weakening. there was no fire damage, police report, or injuries. the vehicle has been to the dealer on five occasions for repairs. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 4,800 and current mileage was 6,242. | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
07/15/2008 | 4800 | ||
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 damon daybreak rv. on july 15, 2008, the front driver's side wheel well fender detached from the vehicle. in addition, the water heater sends flames through the vents before it ignites, there are electrical outages, the chassis is rusting out, the brakes are failing, and the stabilizing hydraulic welds for the seat were rusting out and weakening. there was no fire damage, police report, or injuries. the vehicle has been to the dealer on five occasions for repairs. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 4,800 and current mileage was 6,242. |