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2008 Damon DaybreakProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Damon Daybreak, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-745 the manufacturer reports only 24% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 24%Owner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 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
Electrical system11
Equipment11
Seats11
Service brakes, hydraulic11
Structure11

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

4 recalls

2008 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.

24%repaired · 2017 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 15V-745 · Nov 10, 2015 · 12,656 vehicles · 3,096 repaired

Risk. Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 11V-058 · Jan 25, 2011 · 371 vehicles

Risk. A FUEL LEAK INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE WHICH MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 09V-225 · Jun 16, 2009 · 2,415 vehicles

Risk. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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 →

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

2008 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DAMON DAYBREAK RV. ON JULY 15, 2008, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WELL FENDER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE WATER HEATER SENDS FLAMES THROUGH THE VENTS BEFORE IT IGNITES, THERE ARE ELECTRICAL OUTAGES, THE CHASSIS IS RUSTING OUT, THE BRAKES ARE FAILING, AND…
Complaint 10267428 · May 1, 2009 · 4,800 miles

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