MYRModel Year Report

1998 Damon Daybreak

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1998 Damon Daybreak
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:25:08.617Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Damon Daybreak Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 5 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 6 complaints 2003: 2 complaints 2003 2004: 5 complaints 2005: 1 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaints 2007: 4 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 1 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2011
1998: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19972
19981
19993
20005
20013
20026
20032
20045
20051
20061
20074
20081
20090
20101
20110

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

1 of 1 total report mentions: structure.

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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

NHTSA ODI report, 20030402

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19980917 — fuel system, other

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A AND C MOTOR HOMES. THE HARDWARE USED TO SECURE THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) TANK WAS NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTOR HOMES TO VERIFY THAT THE PROPER HARDWARE IS BEING USED AND THAT ALL NUTS ARE TIGHTENED PROPERLY.

Campaign 98V213000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19990519 — SQ (open)

OMITTED EXHAUST HANGER

R 19990815 — equipment

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. A GENERATOR MUFFLER STRAP WAS OMITTED DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MUFFLER STRAP.

Campaign 99V202000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070626 — equipment

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 REL

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 ME

Campaign 07V130000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Damon Daybreak — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V213000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V202000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V130000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Damon Daybreak reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Damon Daybreak?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Damon Daybreak have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.