- 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
2000 Damon Daybreak Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2000 Damon Daybreak with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (5). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in March 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 1999 has 3 and the 2001 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Daybreak year, for its age
#259 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Damon Daybreak problems
Share of all 5 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2000 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: certain motor homes built on dodge van chassis and equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe between january 28 and august 15, 2000. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
- The risk
- Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
- The fix
- Am-safe notified damon's customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge.
- 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.
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5 complaints about the 2000 Damon Daybreak
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 damon daybreak motor home. The contact stated that the brake caliper was overheating which caused the brake pads to become spongy and the brake fluid to overheat. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact stated that there was a recall for the next year model related to the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,400. Updated 7/16/10 *cn updated 07/22/10*jb
Brakes overheat in heavy traffic and lose stopping power. They wear prematurely. I replaced them at 30000 miles. 3000 Miles later problem has returned. Most recently occurred last week when I totally lost braking ability after about an hour of rush hour traffic. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 damon daybreak motor home with a workhorse p32 braking system. While driving 45 mph he approached a red light and attempted to engage the brake pedal which extended to the floor and failed to stop the vehicle. If the traffic light did not change to green it could have caused a crash. The vehicle began to lose speed even after he attempted to engage the brake pedal. After applying extreme force to the brake pedal, the contact was able to stop the vehicle and drive to a local repair...
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facility. The mechanic stated that the right front and right rear caliper were frozen which caused the breaks to over heat, the brake fluids to boil and caused him to lose the ability to stop the vehicle. The two right front and rear brake calipers, rotors and hoses were replaced. The contact was advised that the failure is common on work horse trailers. Nhtsa campaign id number: 09v110000 ea07016 nhtsa action number: ea07016 component: service brakes, hydraulic) is related to the failure. The current and failure mileages were 21,900. Updated 09/18/09. *Lj updated 09/21/09. *Jb
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 damon daybreak. While driving approximately 35 mph in dry weather, the brakes failed. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not determine the cause of the failure. The current and failure mileages were less 17,000. Updated 03-04-08 *bf
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25mph on level roads the brakes were applied several times before the vehicle stopped. The parking brake light illuminated after the failure. The brakes resumed normal operation once the vehicle was parked for an hour. The brakes failed previously in october 2005. The manufacturer and dealer were not alerted following either incident. Updated 05/23/06. *Jb
Damon Daybreak: every year compared
All Daybreak years2000 Damon Daybreak vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Damon Daybreak | 5 | 3 | C | |
| 2000 Damon Challenger | 3 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Damon Escaper | 3 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Damon Damon | 2 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Damon Ultrasport | 1 | 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 2000 Damon Daybreak
Does the 2000 Damon Daybreak have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Damon Daybreak: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007); buckle assembly (March 2001); recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2001). 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 2000 Damon Daybreak?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (5).
How many complaints has the 2000 Damon Daybreak had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 9, 2006 and the latest on May 17, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Damon Daybreak a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 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 2000 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