- 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
2002 Damon Daybreak Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2002 Damon Daybreak with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (3) and the electrical system (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2001 has 3 and the 2003 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Daybreak year, for its age
#257 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Damon Daybreak problems
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2002 Damon Daybreak recalls 2
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
- Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake systems." The brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
- The risk
- In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.
- The fix
- Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. Owner notification is began may 12, 2003. 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 damon at 1-219-272-9212.
What owners say
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6 complaints about the 2002 Damon Daybreak
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 damon daybreak rv. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and there was a delayed response. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the front rotors and calipers need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. There was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified and stated the vin was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 30,052.
While traveling at 35 mph with our 2002 damon daybreak rv with the p32 chassic we smelled a burning brake odor real bad inside. At that time the brake pedal pressure was good. We had just left our home heading out on our trip when this occurred. We made the decision to turn around and head back to our local repair shop for inspection. We pulled in to our repair shop we had no brake pedal. After stopping in the parking lot of the repair shop I found the front brakes on fire. Yes on fire. Luckily we had a fire...
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extinguisher inside and was able to extinguisher the fire but not after a lot of damage was done. I am now told just today we are looking at a minimum of $2500 to $3000 in repairs for starters. This rv has only 25,422 miles on it. Problems such as ours has been recorded for years and damon corporation or workhorse chassic refuses to acknowledge the problem. I spoke to both this morning and was told they were sorry for our problem but they have no responsibility for it. When a life is taken as a result from this brake problem then maybe something will happen. That's said to think this way but true. The p32 chassic problem is just as bad as the w20 series recall. *Tr
Vehicle shut down while exiting the highway.*Mr while leaving the expressway at 5 mph the motorhome's neutral switch failed and caused the vehicle's brakes to activate suddenly. The sudden braking was followed by the engine shutting down. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and they indicated that they were aware of the problem with the neutral switch . The consumer is concerned because the motorhome is not equipped with and emergency brake and if the part failed again while driving at a faster speed the outcome may be different. *Nm
Problems with vehicle's steering and suspension.*Mr (nar) dealer was notified and to date has yet fixed the problem. *Cb
The consumer received a recall notice #03v080000 subject: brake system warning indicator. The consumer contacted the dealer on 5/28/2003 which stated the earliest the recalled part can be fixed is august 29,2003. *Tt
Consumer states the vehicle chassis structure, was not well designed by the manufacturer causing problems hile driving the vehicle. Dealer has been notified. Nlm
Damon Daybreak: every year compared
All Daybreak years2002 Damon Daybreak vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Damon Daybreak | 6 | 2 | C | |
| 2002 Damon Intruder | 5 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Damon Challenger | 2 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2002 Damon Damon | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2002 Damon Escaper | 2 | 2 | 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 2002 Damon Daybreak
Does the 2002 Damon Daybreak have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Damon Daybreak: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007); lamp (March 2003). 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 2002 Damon Daybreak?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (3), electrical system (1), steering (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Damon Daybreak had?
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 13, 2002 and the latest on May 8, 2014. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 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 2002 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