1998 Damon Daybreak Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Daybreak years
- Not enough data 9th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Damon Daybreak. That ranks 9th out of 15 Daybreak model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 37,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Damon Daybreak problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% | 37,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Damon Daybreak recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:electrical
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will install a muffler strap.
Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Problem: Vehicle description: class a and c motor homes. The hardware used to secure the liquid propane (lp) tank was not tightened properly.
Risk: If the lp tank is not secured, the tank could fall to the ground while the motor home is being driven.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the motor homes to verify that the proper hardware is being used and that all nuts are tightened properly.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Omitted exhaust hanger (SQ99013) — opened May 19, 1999, still open, led to recall 99V202000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The metal frame which held the spare tire, rubbed against the concrete when entering and exiting a parking lot. Over time the metal weakened, which caused the tire to fall to the ground. *jb *tt
Other Damon Daybreak years
← 1997 Daybreak · 1999 Daybreak →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Daybreak | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 Daybreak | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 Daybreak | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 Daybreak | 1 | 4 |
| 2007 Daybreak | 4 | 4 |
| 2006 Daybreak | 1 | 4 |
| 2005 Daybreak | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 Daybreak | 5 | 4 |
| 2003 Daybreak | 2 | 3 |
| 2002 Daybreak | 6 | 2 |
| 2001 Daybreak | 3 | 2 |
| 2000 Daybreak | 5 | 3 |
| 1999 Daybreak | 3 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 Daybreak | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Damon Daybreak?
Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Damon Daybreak?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Damon Daybreak a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Daybreak model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.