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1999 Damon Daybreak problems

The most common problem on the 1999 Damon Daybreak is fuel and propulsion system. It has 1.5 times the complaints of a typical Daybreak model year.

Typical year1.5x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
2
Worst area
Fuel system

The worst 1999 Damon Daybreak problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Fuel system
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Problems by type

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  • Fuel system
    1
  • Suspension
    1

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: recreational vehicle/trailerReported March 20, 2001 · 923 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: motor homes and travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers n841, n821, n641, and n621. These refrigerators can experience a cooling system leak caused by operation in the AC electric mode. If a leak occurs, the cooling performance of the refrigerator will deteriorate, requiring immediate replacement of the cooling unit.
Risk
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the AC electric mode can result in a fire.
Remedy
Norcold will inspect and replace the refrigerator cooling units. Norcold will conduct the owner notification. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center at 1‑800‑767‑9101 or damon at 1‑937‑497‑3080.

Recall number 01V091002 · 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

See all 3 recalls for the 1999 Damon Daybreak

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

Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Damon Daybreak 2

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 1999 Damon Daybreak owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 15, 2001 · Suspension · CA

Consumer was putting wheel cover on tires. When he pulled his fingers back from the tires wires were sticking from vehicle. Steel spring was sticking from tires. Manufacturer was aware of problem.*ak consumer recived a print out that shows the front tire had 1 degree tilt in and the right front tire had 2 degrees out, both front tires were 4 degrees out of parallel, due to the bad alignment the wheel bearings, ball joints, idler arms, and bell crank had to be replaced

Filed Dec 2, 1999 · Fuel system · FL

Consumer says that vehicle comes with ford chassy. When driving in rain carburator fills up with water, and the engine stalls in the middle of the road. This can cause a bad collision on the interstate in the rain. Dealer told consumer to put duck tape on the air cleaner, that didn'tnot help at all.

Filed Sep 13, 1999 · AZ

The spare tire cover separated from the vehicle while driving. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

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Is the 1999 Damon Daybreak reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1999 Damon Daybreak, 1.5 times a typical Daybreak model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Damon Daybreak?

Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).

How many recalls does the 1999 Damon Daybreak have?

3 recalls, covering equipment.

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