- The problem
- Damon is recalling 43 my 2006-2009 daybreak and my 2009 daybreak sport motor homes built on workhorse recreational vehicle chassis. The castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. The improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.
- The risk
- If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash.
- The fix
- Damon is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (please see 08v442). Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or damon at 1-800-860-3812.
Vehicle safety record
2006 Damon Daybreak Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 Damon Daybreak with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (1). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in October 2008 for the shaft pitman. For comparison, the 2005 has 1 and the 2007 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Daybreak year, for its age
#433 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Damon Daybreak problems
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2006 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
- 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
- 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
- On certain class a motor homes, some hydraulic lines for the leveling jack system may be improperly secured or routed too close to a drive train heat source.
- The risk
- This may cause melting of the hydraulic line resulting in leakage of hydraulic fluid, which could cause a fire.
- The fix
- Damon will inspect and secure the clearance of the hydraulic leveling hose that may be too close to heat sources. The recall began on september 25, 2006. Owners may contact damon at 1-800-860-3812.
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1 complaints about the 2006 Damon Daybreak
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 damon daybreak rv. The contact stated that while driving she heard an excessive amount noise in the vehicle. The dealer stated that the noise was caused by the television because it was not bolted down. The dealer was contacted again and discovered that the front windshield was loose and that was the reason for the noise. A windshield mechanic stated that the window had moved three quarters of an inch and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was currently being repaired by the dealer. Damon was not notified. The failure and current mileages were approximately 18,400.
Damon Daybreak: every year compared
All Daybreak years2006 Damon Daybreak vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Damon Daybreak | 1 | 4 | C | |
| 2006 Damon Challenger | 3 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Damon Intruder | 2 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Damon Tuscany | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Damon Astoria Pacific | 1 | 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 2006 Damon Daybreak
Does the 2006 Damon Daybreak have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2006 Damon Daybreak: shaft pitman (October 2008); recreational vehicle / trailer (October 2008); engine and engine cooling (November 2006); recreational vehicle / trailer (September 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 2006 Damon Daybreak?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Damon Daybreak had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 23, 2010 and the latest on July 23, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Damon Daybreak a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 47 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 2006 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