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2002 Damon DaybreakProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2002 Damon Daybreak, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints61 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage30kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 8, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Damon Daybreak has problems

6 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, hydraulic20
Electrical system10
Service brakes11
Steering10
Structure10
Suspension10

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

2 recalls

2002 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

Brake fluid low warning: lamp

Recall 03V-080 · Mar 5, 2003 · 2,656 vehicles

Risk. IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID…

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

2002 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 2002 DAMON DAYBREAK RV. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THERE WAS A DELAYED RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FRONT ROTORS AND CALIPERS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT…
Complaint 10587176 · May 8, 2014 · 30,052 miles
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE #03V080000 SUBJECT: BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER ON 5/28/2003 WHICH STATED THE EARLIEST THE RECALLED PART CAN BE FIXED IS AUGUST 29,2003. *TT
Complaint 10021726 · May 28, 2003

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