- The problem
- Damon is recalling 4,677 my 2004-2006 challenger, daybreak, intruder, my 2004-2005 escaper, ultrasport, and my 2005 astoria and astoria waldorf motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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 08e032). 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 the owner 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
Vehicle safety record
2004 Damon Daybreak Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2004 Damon Daybreak with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (2) and the equipment & accessories (1). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in October 2008 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2003 has 2 and the 2005 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Daybreak year, for its age
#269 most complained-about 2004 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2004 Damon Daybreak problems
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2004 Damon Daybreak recalls 4
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 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.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with gm 8.1L v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.
- The risk
- In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
- The fix
- Chevrolet and workhorse are handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225 and 06v289). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, workhorse at 877-294-6773, or damon at 1-574-264-5517.
- The problem
- Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "Controls and displays" and no. 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake systems." If the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5V, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the abs telltale when the abs is not properly functioning does not always occur.
- The risk
- At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Damon is working with workhorse to contact the owners and remedy this campaign . Workhorse will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or damon at 1-800-860-3812.
What owners say
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5 complaints about the 2004 Damon Daybreak
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Cpsc: 2004 damon daybreak motor home. The main door latch mechanism is manufactured by tri mark. The locking plunger is made of an inferior die cast zink alloy. Two years ago the plunger broke, locking my wife inside the motor home.They will not get out. There is a new version available with a steel plunger. I ordered one and had to pay for it. *Bf updated 06/13/2017*js
The lcd which displays critical engine information has bad pixels, which makes it difficult, if not impossible to assess operating conditions. I understand that this is a very common fault with the actia display used in the workhorse chassis. *Tr
Auto parking brakes applies while driving down road. This has happened to us three times. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 damon daybreak. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2852, serial number 34403300. The contact received a safety recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v130000 (equipment:recreational vehicle) and took the dometic in for repair. When she returned home that same day, the dometic would not turn on at all. The repair shop that made the repair stated that they were not responsible because they only inserted two screws. The contact attempted to reach dometic, but was not able to get past the answering service. The vin and failure mileages were unknown.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 damon daybreak. The contact stated that the brake pedal would not retract when it was depressed. The dealer stated that the brake booster was defective and they made the replacement. There had been no further occurrences. The failure mileage was 813 and current mileage was 22,306. Updated 03/10/08. *Lj
Damon Daybreak: every year compared
All Daybreak years2004 Damon Daybreak vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Damon Daybreak | 5 | 4 | D | |
| 2004 Damon Intruder | 4 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Damon Challenger | 2 | 5 | 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 2004 Damon Daybreak
Does the 2004 Damon Daybreak have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2004 Damon Daybreak: recreational vehicle / trailer (October 2008); recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007); engine and engine cooling (November 2006); instrument cluster / panel (April 2006). 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 2004 Damon Daybreak?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (2), equipment & accessories (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2004 Damon Daybreak had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 11, 2007 and the latest on June 8, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2004 Damon Daybreak a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 37 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 2004 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