- The 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.
- The risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Damon Daybreak Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Damon Daybreak with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in March 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 1997 has 2 and the 1999 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Daybreak year, for its age
#368 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Damon Daybreak problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1998 Damon Daybreak recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Vehicle description: motor homes. A generator muffler strap was omitted during the installation process.
- The risk
- The muffler and exhaust tail pipe can vibrate loose, possibly detaching from the unit.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MUFFLER STRAP.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: class a and c motor homes. The hardware used to secure the liquid propane (lp) tank was not tightened properly.
- The risk
- If the lp tank is not secured, the tank could fall to the ground while the motor home is being driven.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the motor homes to verify that the proper hardware is being used and that all nuts are tightened properly.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1998 Damon Daybreak
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Damon Daybreak: every year compared
All Daybreak years1998 Damon Daybreak vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Damon Daybreak | 1 | 3 | C | |
| 1998 Damon Challenger | 6 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1998 Damon Ultrasport | 3 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1998 Damon Intruder | 2 | 1 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1998 Damon Daybreak
Does the 1998 Damon Daybreak have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1998 Damon Daybreak: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007); electrical (July 1999); mounting (September 1998). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Damon Daybreak?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Damon Daybreak had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 2, 2003 and the latest on April 2, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Damon Daybreak a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 57 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Damon Daybreak year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Damon Daybreak years have the most complaints?
2002 (6), 2000 (5), 2004 (5). See every Damon Daybreak year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Damon Daybreak has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data