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2006 Damon DaybreakProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Damon Daybreak, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage18kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 23, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Damon Daybreak has problems

1 complaint 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
Visibility10

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

4 recalls

2006 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

Gear box: shaft pitman

Recall 08V-562 · Oct 22, 2008 · 43 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-534 · Oct 9, 2008 · 4,677 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 06V-347 · Sep 12, 2006 · 1,592 vehicles

Risk. THIS MAY CAUSE MELTING OF THE HYDRAULIC LINE RESULTING IN LEAKAGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID, WHICH COULD CAUSE 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

2006 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Daybreak owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10344847 · Jul 23, 2010 · 18,400 miles

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