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2005 Damon Daybreak problems

The most common problem on the 2005 Damon Daybreak is steering. It has fewer complaints than a typical Daybreak model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
3
Worst area
Steering

The worst 2005 Damon Daybreak problems

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

  • Steering
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Problems by type

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  • Steering
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Recalls 3

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported October 9, 2008 · 4,677 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Damon is recalling 4,677 my 2004-2006 challenger, daybreak, intruder, my 2004-2005 escaper, ultrasport, and my 2005 astoria and astoria waldorf motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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 08e032). 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 the owner 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

Recall number 08V534000 · Recall details

Engine and engine coolingReported November 28, 2006 · 1,517 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with gm 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.
Risk
In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Remedy
Chevrolet and workhorse are handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225 and 06v289). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, workhorse at 877‑294‑6773, or damon at 1‑574‑264‑5517.

Recall number 06V451000 · Recall details

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelReported April 24, 2006 · 1,705 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "controls and displays" and no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the ABS telltale when the ABS is not properly functioning does not always occur.
Risk
At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Damon is working with workhorse to contact the owners and remedy this campaign . Workhorse will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1‑877‑246‑7731 or damon at 1‑800‑860‑3812.

Recall number 06V132000 · Recall details

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What 2005 Damon Daybreak owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 21, 2008 · Steering, Suspension · 19,500 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 damon daybreak. While driving 55 MPH downhill or on rough level pavement, the vehicle moves from right to left with severe shaking. The contact believes he will lose control of the steering wheel and that the failure is with the steering or the brakes. The dealer stated that the front passenger tire was cupping; however, the rotors and brakes were fine. The contact stated that all of the tires were rotated and aligned, but the failure continued. The ford dealer stated that the shock absorbers needed to be replaced. The shock absorbers were replaced, but the failure persists and is worsening. The current mileage is 24,808 and failure mileage was 19,500 and continuing. Updated 05/08/08. *lj updated05/09/08

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Is the 2005 Damon Daybreak reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Damon Daybreak, fewer than a typical Daybreak model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Damon Daybreak?

Steering, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).

How many recalls does the 2005 Damon Daybreak have?

3 recalls, covering equipment, engine and engine cooling and electrical system.

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