2002 Damon Daybreak problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1) · Structure:body (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (3)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure 2002-02-01 · 02103 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a condition may exist during high temperature conditions, the rubber traction on the entry steps may loosen. *tt
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2002-02-01 · 02102 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
damon corporation has determined that on the 2001-2002 daybreaks with a workhorse 8.1 liter engine the air conditioning system may experience high head pressure in excess of 450psi. *tt
Unknown Or Other 2001-10-01 · 01097 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject on j-sofa &hide-a-bed may overlap and hit one another, if both are open.*jb
What owners report
2014-05-08 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 30,052 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 damon daybreak rv. the contact stated while driving various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and there was a delayed response. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the front rotors and calipers need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. there was a recall related to the failu…”
2012-05-29 · Service Brakes · 25,442 mi · 🔥 fire“while traveling at 35 mph with our 2002 damon daybreak rv with the p32 chassic we smelled a burning brake odor real bad inside. at that time the brake pedal pressure was good. we had just left our home heading out on our trip when this occurred. we made the decision to turn around and head back to our local repair shop for inspection. we pulled…”
2004-08-12 · Electrical System“vehicle shut down while exiting the highway.*mr while leaving the expressway at 5 mph the motorhome's neutral switch failed and caused the vehicle's brakes to activate suddenly. the sudden braking was followed by the engine shutting down. the consumer contacted the manufacturer and they indicated that they were aware of the problem with the neut…”
2003-11-20 · Suspension“problems with vehicle's steering and suspension.*mr (nar) dealer was notified and to date has yet fixed the problem. *cb …”
2003-05-28 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light“the consumer received a recall notice #03v080000 subject: brake system warning indicator. the consumer contacted the dealer on 5/28/2003 which stated the earliest the recalled part can be fixed is august 29,2003. *tt…”
2002-09-13 · Structure:body“consumer states the vehicle chassis structure, was not well designed by the manufacturer causing problems hile driving the vehicle. dealer has been notified. nlm…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.