Damon DAYBREAK problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
32 owner complaints analyzed
15 distinct recall campaigns
21,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1997 to 2011 model years. Data snapshot: . 22 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 32 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 17 | 53.1% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 9.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 3.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 8; Electrical System: 6; Service Brakes: 3; Suspension: 3; Equipment: 2; Steering: 2; Structure:Body: 2; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 14 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 14; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (14). 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
2001: 1; 2002: 2; 2003: 3; 2004: 1; 2006: 2; 2007: 1; 2008: 3; 2009: 5; 2010: 3; 2012: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 4; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 2
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 17 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10172670 · 2006-11-05 (November 5, 2006)
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 27…
Owner-reported narrative. 28,510 miles reported. Look up ODI 10172670 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10157075 · 2006-05-09 (May 9, 2006)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10157075 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10048477 · 2003-11-20 (November 20, 2003)
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S STEERING AND SUSPENSION.*MR (NAR) DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND TO DATE HAS YET FIXED THE PROBLEM. *CB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10048477 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 770276 · 2002-11-30 (November 30, 2002)
MOTORHOME TAKEN TO REPAIR FACILITY 11/18/02. BRAKES MUSHY & BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO FLOOR WHEN BRAKING. MASTER CYLINDER HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH 3,403 MILES ON NEW VEHICLE. MECHANICS FOUND NUT MISSING FROM SWAY BAR & REPLACED. MECHANICS ALSO FOUND NO GROUND STRAP ON GAS TANK INSTALLED SAME. AFTER REPEATED COMPLAINTS ABOUT UNIT PULLING TO LEFT & SPOKE ON STEERING WHEEL CROOKED, FRONT END ALIGNED 10/8/02 WITH 3,319 MILES ON NEW VEHICLE. DT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 770276 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10267428 · 2009-05-01 (May 1, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DAMON DAYBREAK RV. ON JULY 15, 2008, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WELL FENDER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE WATER HEATER SENDS FLAMES THROUGH THE VENTS BEFORE IT IGNITES, THERE ARE ELECTRICAL OUTAGES, THE CHASSIS IS RUSTING OUT, THE BRAKES ARE FAILING, AND THE STABILIZING HYDRAULIC WELDS FOR THE SEAT WERE RUSTING OUT AND WEAKENING. THERE WAS NO FIRE DAMAGE, POLICE REPORT, OR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FIVE OCCASIONS FOR REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,8…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10267428 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 3 |
1997: 2; 1998: 3; 1999: 3; 2000: 3; 2001: 2; 2002: 2; 2003: 3; 2004: 4; 2005: 3; 2006: 4; 2007: 4; 2008: 4; 2009: 4; 2010: 3; 2011: 3