CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Damon Daybreak has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (1 report).
1997 Damon Daybreak recalls
Most common 1997 Damon Daybreak problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
1997 DAYBREAK DAMON MOTOR HOME WITH CHEVY P-30 CHASSIS 28,974 MILES. BRAKE FAILURE. EXHAUST MANIFOLD TOO CLOSE TO BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. AFTER DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AND GET OF RAMP AND STOP IN TRAFFIC, BRAKE PRESSURE BUILDS UP IN THE MASTER CYLINDER FROM HEAT EXPANSION CAUSING BRAKE PEDAL TO GET FULL PEDAL AND BRAKES TO DRAG. SECONDS LATER YOU WILL LOOSE ALL YOU BRAKES AND PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR BECAUSE THE BRAKE FLUID WILL BOIL AND GET AIR IN THE FLUID AND LOOSE BODY AND YOU CANT COMPRESS BOILING FLUID WHICH DOT 3 BRAKE FLUID BOILS AT 275 F AND DOT 4 AT 305 AND DOT 3 IS STANDARD. HEAVY TRUCKS AND MOTOR HOMES MANIFOLDS GET WHITE HOT FROM PULLING A LOAD. WHEN MASTER CYLINDER COOLS OFF A
THE REEFER OF THE R/V POSSIBLY WHEN THE ELECTRIC CAME ON, WHICH GOES FROM GAS TO ELECTRIC, MAY HAVE HAD GAS RESIDUE ON IT CAUSING THE ELECTRIC ELEMENT TO COME IN CONTACT WITH GAS RESIDUE AND CAUGHT FIRE. NLM
1997 Damon Daybreak questions
Does the 1997 Damon Daybreak have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1997 Damon Daybreak: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Damon Daybreak?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Damon Daybreak has been fixed?
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