The 2002 Damon Daybreak has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 27,784 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT07V1300002007-03-2025,128 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
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…
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC03V0800002003-03-052,656 affected
Defect
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
Consequence
IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEGAN MAY 12, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAMON AT 1-219-272-9212.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
1
STEERING
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
SUSPENSION
1
Total complaints7
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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”
“Problems with vehicle's steering and suspension.*mr (nar) dealer was notified and to date has yet fixed the problem. *cb”
“Problems with vehicle's steering and suspension.*mr (nar) dealer was notified and to date has yet fixed the problem. *cb”
“Consumer states the vehicle chassis structure, was not well designed by the manufacturer causing problems hile driving the vehicle. Dealer has been notified. Nlm”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Damon Daybreak as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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