- 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
1999 Damon Daybreak Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1999 Damon Daybreak with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the fuel system (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in March 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 1998 has 1 and the 2000 has 5.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Daybreak year, for its age
#286 most complained-about 1999 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1999 Damon Daybreak problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1999 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 and travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers n841, n821, n641, and n621. These refrigerators can experience a cooling system leak caused by operation in the ac electric mode. If a leak occurs, the cooling performance of the refrigerator will deteriorate, requiring immediate replacement of the cooling unit.
- The risk
- Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the ac electric mode can result in a fire.
- The fix
- Norcold will inspect and replace the refrigerator cooling units. Norcold will conduct the owner notification. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-767-9101 or damon at 1-937-497-3080.
- 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.
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3 complaints about the 1999 Damon Daybreak
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Consumer was putting wheel cover on tires. When he pulled his fingers back from the tires wires were sticking from vehicle. Steel spring was sticking from tires. Manufacturer was aware of problem.*Ak consumer recived a print out that shows the front tire had 1 degree tilt in and the right front tire had 2 degrees out, both front tires were 4 degrees out of parallel, due to the bad alignment the wheel bearings, ball joints, idler arms, and bell crank had to be replaced
Consumer says that vehicle comes with ford chassy. When driving in rain carburator fills up with water, and the engine stalls in the middle of the road. This can cause a bad collision on the interstate in the rain. Dealer told consumer to put duck tape on the air cleaner, that didn'tnot help at all. *Ak
The spare tire cover separated from the vehicle while driving. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *Ak
Damon Daybreak: every year compared
All Daybreak years1999 Damon Daybreak vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Damon Daybreak | 3 | 3 | C | |
| 1999 Damon Challenger | 6 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1999 Damon Damon | 3 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Damon Hornet | 3 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Damon Ultrasport | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1999 Damon Intruder | 2 | 3 | C | 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 1999 Damon Daybreak
Does the 1999 Damon Daybreak have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1999 Damon Daybreak: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007); recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2001); electrical (July 1999). 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 1999 Damon Daybreak?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), fuel system (1), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 1999 Damon Daybreak had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 13, 1999 and the latest on August 15, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1999 Damon Daybreak a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 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 1999 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