- 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
2005 Damon Daybreak Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Damon Daybreak with NHTSA, most often about the steering (1) and the suspension (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in October 2008 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2004 has 5 and the 2006 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Daybreak year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Damon Daybreak problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2005 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
- 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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1 complaints about the 2005 Damon Daybreak
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 damon daybreak. While driving 55 mph downhill or on rough level pavement, the vehicle moves from right to left with severe shaking. The contact believes he will lose control of the steering wheel and that the failure is with the steering or the brakes. The dealer stated that the front passenger tire was cupping; however, the rotors and brakes were fine. The contact stated that all of the tires were rotated and aligned, but the failure continued. The ford dealer stated that the shock...
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absorbers needed to be replaced. The shock absorbers were replaced, but the failure persists and is worsening. The current mileage is 24,808 and failure mileage was 19,500 and continuing. Updated 05/08/08. *Lj updated05/09/08
Damon Daybreak: every year compared
All Daybreak years2005 Damon Daybreak vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Damon Daybreak | 1 | 3 | C | |
| 2005 Damon Intruder | 4 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Damon Challenger | 2 | 5 | D | 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 2005 Damon Daybreak
Does the 2005 Damon Daybreak have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Damon Daybreak: recreational vehicle / trailer (October 2008); 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 2005 Damon Daybreak?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the steering (1), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Damon Daybreak had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 21, 2008 and the latest on April 21, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 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 2005 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