1999 Damon Daybreak problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 1999 Damon Daybreak.
Built on
- Ford Motorhome Chassis (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 1 of 2 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 1999 Motorhome Chassis
- Chevrolet Motorhome Chassis (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 1 of 2 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Chevrolet for the 1999 Motorhome Chassis
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Damon recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Damon
Equipment #99V202000 · 1999 · 1,767 units
Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes. a generator muffler strap was omitted during the installation process.
Risk: The muffler and exhaust tail pipe can vibrate loose, possibly detaching from the unit.
Fix: Dealers will install a muffler strap.
Equipment #01V091002 · 2001 · 923 units
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.
Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the ac electric mode can result in a fire.
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.
Equipment #07V130000 · 2007 · 25,128 units
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.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
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 scheduli
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 3 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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Specs
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FAQ
Does the 1999 Damon Daybreak have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Damon for the 1999 Daybreak. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 1999 Damon Daybreak problems?
In 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is equipment.