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2006 Damon Daybreak problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2006 Damon Daybreak — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other Daybreak years?

Daybreak NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted7 complaints1997: 2 complaints1998: 1 complaints1999: 3 complaints2000: 5 complaints2001: 3 complaints2002: 7 complaints2003: 5 complaints2004: 6 complaints2005: 2 complaints2006: 1 complaints2007: 4 complaints2008: 5 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 1 complaints2011: 0 complaints
Daybreak NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Damon Daybreak problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Visibility & Wipers1100%

Does the 2006 Damon Daybreak have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V562000SteeringOctober 22, 2008 · 43 units

Defect

DAMON IS RECALLING 43 MY 2006-2009 DAYBREAK AND MY 2009 DAYBREAK SPORT MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS. THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY. THE IMPROPER TORQUE MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE CASTLE NUT AND COMPROMISED THE INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTION.

Consequence

IF THE DRAG LINK WERE TO SEPARATE FROM THE PITMAN ARM, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT HAVE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.

Remedy

DAMON IS WORKING WITH WORKHORSE TO REPLACE AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM (PLEASE SEE 08V442). OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-946-7731 OR DAMON AT 1-800-860-3812.

08V534000OtherOctober 9, 2008 · 4,677 units

Defect

DAMON IS RECALLING 4,677 MY 2004-2006 CHALLENGER, DAYBREAK, INTRUDER, MY 2004-2005 ESCAPER, ULTRASPORT, AND MY 2005 ASTORIA AND ASTORIA WALDORF MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR 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 08E032). 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 THE OWNER 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

06V451000EngineNovember 28, 2006 · 1,517 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH GM 8.1L V8 ENGINES, IMPROPER HARDENING DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. IF THE DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL COULD BE PUMPED BY THE FUEL PUMP INTO THE UNDER HOOD AREA.

Consequence

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.

Remedy

CHEVROLET AND WORKHORSE ARE HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V225 AND 06V289). DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773, OR DAMON AT 1-574-264-5517.

06V347000OtherSeptember 12, 2006 · 1,592 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, SOME HYDRAULIC LINES FOR THE LEVELING JACK SYSTEM MAY BE IMPROPERLY SECURED OR ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO A DRIVE TRAIN HEAT SOURCE.

Consequence

THIS MAY CAUSE MELTING OF THE HYDRAULIC LINE RESULTING IN LEAKAGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy

DAMON WILL INSPECT AND SECURE THE CLEARANCE OF THE HYDRAULIC LEVELING HOSE THAT MAY BE TOO CLOSE TO HEAT SOURCES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAMON AT 1-800-860-3812.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DAMON DAYBREAK RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING SHE HEARD AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT NOISE IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE NOISE WAS CAUSED BY THE TELEVISION BECAUSE IT WAS NOT BOLTED DOWN. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AGAIN AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · May 4, 2006

2006 Damon Daybreak — common questions

Is the 2006 Damon Daybreak reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2006 Damon Daybreak have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2006 Damon Daybreak. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Damon Daybreak years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Daybreak years to avoid are 1999, 1998. The cleanest record among Daybreak years belongs to 2011.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.