1999 BEAVER PATRIOT

5 recalls — 8 complaints

03V166000 May 8, 2003
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, FIFTH WHEELS AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM, THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COOLING UNIT THROU... Read more
Consequence
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. 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 NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005 OR MONAC... Read more
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.
01V130001 Apr 17, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO PHASE 1, D-VERSION ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." AN INTERNAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM IN THE ABS MAY NOT DETECT AN EXTREME WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AIR GAP. ... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD DISABLE THE ANTI-LOCK FUNCTION ON THE AFFECTED WHEEL WITHOUT PROVIDING THE REQUIRED OPERATOR WARNING THAT THE ABS FUNCTION REQUIRES SERVICING.
Remedy
THE ABS ECU WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED ON THESE MOTOR HOMES. MERITOR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY SCHEDULING FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL/MAY 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE... Read more
1,438 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.
00V250000 Sep 1, 2000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH FABRIC COVERED FRONT OVERHEAD TV FACIA SURROUND. THE FRONT OVERHEAD TELEVISION COULD COME LOOSE FROM ITS MOUNTING, AND FALL FROM THE CABINET.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SAFETY RETAINING BRACKET.
577 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.
00V173000 Jun 27, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1999 AND 2000 MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 2 AND NOVEMBER 20, 1999, AND EQUIPPED WITH ABS SYSTEMS WITH BRAKE WIRING HARNESS PART #2505168. THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WHICH CONNECTS TO THE MODULATOR WAS MIS-WIRED CAUSING THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MODULATOR TO REACT IMPROPERLY... Read more
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IN CERTAIN BRAKING SITUATIONS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS UPDATE, WHICH PROPERLY ROUTES THE ELECTRICAL SIGNAL FROM THE ECU TO THE MODULATOR. 7OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 13, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY... Read more
691 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS2
TIRES1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER1
SERVICE BRAKES1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 10, 2016
Incident date: Jun 15, 2015
MY MOTORHOME WINDSHIELDS KEEP CRACKING 2 PIECE WINDSHIELD DRIVERS SIDE CRACKED WHILE SITTING IN MY YARD HAD IT REPLACED BY INSURANCE CO. REFERED COMPANY PUT IN NEW DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD AND NEW WEATHER STRIPING AROUND BOTH WINDSHIELDS REPAIR MAN CAME UP ABOUT 3 DAYS AFTER INSTULATION TO CLEAN WINDO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 24, 2015
Incident date: Oct 28, 2015
VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHILE TRAVELING FORWARD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Jan 21, 2005
Incident date: Dec 1, 2004
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(02V278000) MONACO/BOSH BRAKE ASSEMBLES. THE RECALL WAS DONE BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED AND HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. THE DRIVER'S BRAKE STARTED SMOKING AFTER THE WORK WAS DONE. THE SERVICE MANAGER JOHN SETO. *NM THE CD, AND HEATER DID NOT WORK. TWO EXTER... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Jan 21, 2005
Incident date: Dec 1, 2004
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(02V278000) MONACO/BOSH BRAKE ASSEMBLES. THE RECALL WAS DONE BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED AND HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. THE DRIVER'S BRAKE STARTED SMOKING AFTER THE WORK WAS DONE. THE SERVICE MANAGER JOHN SETO. *NM THE CD, AND HEATER DID NOT WORK. TWO EXTER... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Sep 26, 2000
Incident date: Jun 13, 2000
THE RIGHT FRONT (GOODYEAR UNISTEEL 275/70/R22.5) TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT, THE TIRE TREAD CAME THROUGH THE FLOOR AND INTO THE MOTORHOME CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE, CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE FLOOR IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND A TIRE BLOWOUT. *MJS
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Sep 26, 2000
Incident date: Jun 13, 2000
THE RIGHT FRONT (GOODYEAR UNISTEEL 275/70/R22.5) TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT, THE TIRE TREAD CAME THROUGH THE FLOOR AND INTO THE MOTORHOME CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE, CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE FLOOR IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND A TIRE BLOWOUT. *MJS
TIRES Sep 11, 2000
Incident date: Jun 13, 2000
WHILE DRIVING 65MPH THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE EXPLODED, PIECES OF TIRE, PIECES OF THE FLOORING & OTHER DEBRIS CAME INTO THE MOTOR HOME FROM A HOLE AT THE TOP OF THE WHEEL WELL. THE TREADS OF THE WIRE WERE COMPLETELY GONE. THE RUBBER FLAP INSIDE THE WHEELWELL SHEERED OFF. THE CONSUMERS MAIN CONCERN IS, IF... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Sep 11, 2000
Incident date: Jun 13, 2000
WHILE DRIVING 65MPH THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE EXPLODED, PIECES OF TIRE, PIECES OF THE FLOORING & OTHER DEBRIS CAME INTO THE MOTOR HOME FROM A HOLE AT THE TOP OF THE WHEEL WELL. THE TREADS OF THE WIRE WERE COMPLETELY GONE. THE RUBBER FLAP INSIDE THE WHEELWELL SHEERED OFF. THE CONSUMERS MAIN CONCERN IS, IF... Read more

BEAVER PATRIOT — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BEAVER PATRIOT across all model years (1996–2002).

22 Total Recalls
32 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

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