CarRecallWatchThe 2000 Damon Daybreak has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5 reports).
2000 Damon Daybreak recalls
Most common 2000 Damon Daybreak problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DAMON DAYBREAK MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPER WAS OVERHEATING WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKE PADS TO BECOME SPONGY AND THE BRAKE FLUID TO OVERHEAT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE NEXT YEAR MODEL RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,400. UPDATED 7/16/10 *CN UPDATED 07/22/10*JB
BRAKES OVERHEAT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND LOSE STOPPING POWER. THEY WEAR PREMATURELY. I REPLACED THEM AT 30000 MILES. 3000 MILES LATER PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. MOST RECENTLY OCCURRED LAST WEEK WHEN I TOTALLY LOST BRAKING ABILITY AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DAMON DAYBREAK MOTOR HOME WITH A WORKHORSE P32 BRAKING SYSTEM. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH HE APPROACHED A RED LIGHT AND ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IF THE TRAFFIC LIGHT DID NOT CHANGE TO GREEN IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE SPEED EVEN AFTER HE ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL. AFTER APPLYING EXTREME FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT AND RIGHT REAR CALIPER WERE FROZEN WHICH CAUSED THE BREAKS TO OVER HEAT, THE BRAKE FLUIDS TO BOIL AND CAUSED HIM TO LOSE THE ABILITY TO
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DAMON DAYBREAK. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH IN DRY WEATHER, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE LESS 17,000. UPDATED 03-04-08 *BF
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25MPH ON LEVEL ROADS THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE. THE BRAKES RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR AN HOUR. THE BRAKES FAILED PREVIOUSLY IN OCTOBER 2005. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT ALERTED FOLLOWING EITHER INCIDENT. UPDATED 05/23/06. *JB
2000 Damon Daybreak questions
Does the 2000 Damon Daybreak have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2000 Damon Daybreak: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Damon Daybreak?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Damon Daybreak has been fixed?
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