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2000 Damon DaybreakProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2000 Damon Daybreak, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage22kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 17, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Damon Daybreak has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic50

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2000 Damon Daybreak recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-130 · Mar 20, 2007 · 25,128 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 01V-091 · Mar 20, 2001 · 923 vehicles

Risk. EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Damon.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other Daybreak year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Daybreak median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Daybreak owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DAMON DAYBREAK MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPER WAS OVERHEATING WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKE PADS TO BECOME SPONGY AND THE BRAKE FLUID TO OVERHEAT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE…
Complaint 10330868 · May 17, 2010 · 46,400 miles
BRAKES OVERHEAT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND LOSE STOPPING POWER. THEY WEAR PREMATURELY. I REPLACED THEM AT 30000 MILES. 3000 MILES LATER PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. MOST RECENTLY OCCURRED LAST WEEK WHEN I TOTALLY LOST BRAKING ABILITY AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. *TR
Complaint 10293324 · Nov 23, 2009 · 33,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DAMON DAYBREAK MOTOR HOME WITH A WORKHORSE P32 BRAKING SYSTEM. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH HE APPROACHED A RED LIGHT AND ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IF THE TRAFFIC LIGHT DID NOT CHANGE TO GREEN IT COULD HAVE…
Complaint 10280808 · Aug 18, 2009 · 21,900 miles

Own a 2000 Daybreak?

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