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2008 DAMON DAYBREAK — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

fire · 718495 · 2009-05-01

Vehicle

Make
DAMON
Model
DAYBREAK
Year
2008
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Miles at failure
4,800

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DAMON DAYBREAK RV. ON JULY 15, 2008, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WELL FENDER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE WATER HEATER SENDS FLAMES THROUGH THE VENTS BEFORE IT IGNITES, THERE ARE ELECTRICAL OUTAGES, THE CHASSIS IS RUSTING OUT, THE BRAKES ARE FAILING, AND THE STABILIZING HYDRAULIC WELDS FOR THE SEAT WERE RUSTING OUT AND WEAKENING. THERE WAS NO FIRE DAMAGE, POLICE REPORT, OR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FIVE OCCASIONS FOR REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,800 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6,242.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10267428
Machine
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