1998 Damon Daybreak Problems: 1 Complaint, 3 Recalls

The worst 1998 Damon Daybreak problems

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Recalls 3

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported March 20, 2007 · 25,128 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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 scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or damon at 1‑800‑860‑3812.

Recall number 07V130000 · Recall details

Equipment: electricalReported July 23, 1999 · 1,767 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will install a muffler strap.

Recall number 99V202000 · Recall details

Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: mountingReported September 4, 1998 · 101 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: class a and c motor homes. The hardware used to secure the liquid propane (lp) tank was not tightened properly.
Risk: If the lp tank is not secured, the tank could fall to the ground while the motor home is being driven.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the motor homes to verify that the proper hardware is being used and that all nuts are tightened properly.

Recall number 98V213000 · Recall details

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Defect investigations

Omitted exhaust hangerOpened May 19, 1999, still open

This investigation is opened to obtain additional information concerning this problem.historically, problems that would allow vehicle components to separate from the vehicle have been addressed by conducting safety recalls.

SQ99013

What 1998 Damon Daybreak owners say

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Filed Apr 2, 2003 · Body · 37,000 miles · OR

The metal frame which held the spare tire, rubbed against the concrete when entering and exiting a parking lot. Over time the metal weakened, which caused the tire to fall to the ground. *jb

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Is the 1998 Damon Daybreak reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Damon Daybreak, fewer than a typical Daybreak model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Damon Daybreak?

Body and structure, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1998 Damon Daybreak have?

3 recalls, covering equipment and fuel system, other.

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