2001 BEAVER MONTEREY

4 recalls — 3 complaints

03V103000 Mar 17, 2003
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) IS INCORRECT ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE INITIAL LABEL SHOWS THE REAR GAWR AS 19,500 LBS. CORRECT REAR GAWR IS 19,200 LBS. THE GVWR SHOWED 29,000 LBS. CORRECT GVWR IS 28,700 LBS.
Consequence
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CORRECTED LABEL ON THESE MOTOR HOMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-8226.
44 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MONACO COACH CORP.
02V278000 Oct 22, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES EXHIBIT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES THAT CAN LEAD TO CATASTROPHIC DETERIORATION OF THE WHEEL END COMPONENTS SUCH AS BEARINGS, RACES, SPINDLES, KNUCKLES, SEALS, HUBS, ROTORS, PATCH BOLTS, CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS, AND ABS SENSORS.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPERS FOR CORROSION AND REPLACE OR REBUILD THE CALIPERS AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
8,581 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MONACO COACH CORP.
01V097001 Apr 17, 2001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON DODGE VAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE BETWEEN JANUARY 28 AND AUGUST 15, 2000. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Consequence
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEAT BELTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 31, 2000. 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 AM-SAFE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AT 219-266-8330 OR SMC AT 1-80... Read more
828 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.
01V128003 Mar 30, 2001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Consequence
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEAT BELTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 18, 20000. 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 SMC CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-344-6332 OR AM-SAFE AT 1-21... Read more
828 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jul 22, 2011
Incident date: Jul 17, 2011
2001 BEAVER MONTEREY. I'VE OWNED THIS SINCE NEW. WE CONTINUE TO ATTEMPT TO MAKE THIS VEHICLE SAFE. THE BOSH BRAKING SYSTEM IS NO ADEQUATE TO SAFELY STOP THIS VEHICLE. WE'VE REPLACED EVERY FUNTIONAL PART IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM, MORE THAN ONCE. WE FULLY COMPLIED WITH THE NHTSA DIRECTIVES. WE HAV OVER $... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Jul 27, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR BOSCH BRAKES RECALL REPAIR COSTS.*MR THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MONACO SERVICE CENTER TO HAVE THE BOSCH BRAKE RECALL WORK DONE (RECALL# 02V27800). WHEN THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO GET THE RV THE TECHNICIAN GAVE HIM A BILL FOR OVER $500. THE CONSUMER QUESTI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Sep 13, 2004
Incident date: Sep 2, 2004
RECALL 02V278000/MONACO/BOSCH BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. CONSUMER HAS A BEAVER MONTEREY MOTOR HOME WHICH IS BEING RECALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO REPLACE THE BRAKES. FRONT BRAKES ARE BOSCH WHICH THEY AGREED TO REPLACE, BUT THE REAR BRAKES ARE BENDIX WHICH THEY WANTED TO CHARGE CONSUMER. HOWEVER, THE RECA... Read more

BEAVER MONTEREY — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BEAVER MONTEREY across all model years (1997–2002).

16 Total Recalls
13 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

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