2000 BEAVER PATRIOT
7 recalls — 5 complaints — 1 TSBs
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.
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
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
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
01V044004 Mar 6, 2001
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BALL SOCKETS AND/OR DRAG LINKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 16, 2001. 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 AT 1-800-344-6332 OR TRW ... Read more
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.
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
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
TIRES
Nov 21, 2003
Incident date: Jun 28, 2003
VEHICLE LEFT TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING.*MR THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TWO BLOW OUTS. THE FIRST TIME THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE SECOND TIME THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. THIS TIRE CAUSED DAMAGE TOT HE FUEL LINE WHICH CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK INTO T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 16, 2003
Incident date: Feb 18, 2003
RECEIVED RECALL 02V278000 CONCERNING ABS FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE CONSUMER SAW SMOKE COMING OUT FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER LEARNED THAT A RECALL WAS IN EFFECT. THE DEALER PRESENTED A SET OF TEMPORARY PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUM... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 24, 2003
Incident date: Sep 24, 2003
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES ON A MOTOR HOME AND WITHOUT WARNING BRAKE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. ALSO, THERE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL, AND OIL LEAKED FROM IN SIDE OF WHEEL BEARING. HEAT KNOCKED OUT THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM, CAUSING THE PEDAL TO GO ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Sep 24, 2003
Incident date: Sep 24, 2003
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES ON A MOTOR HOME AND WITHOUT WARNING BRAKE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. ALSO, THERE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL, AND OIL LEAKED FROM IN SIDE OF WHEEL BEARING. HEAT KNOCKED OUT THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM, CAUSING THE PEDAL TO GO ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 4, 2002
Incident date: Apr 1, 2000
FROM DATE OF PURCHASE WE HAD CONCERNS ON HOW BRAKING SYSTEM WORKED. MANUFACTURER HAS TOLD US FOR 2 YEARS BRAKES ARE FINE. MOTOR HOME HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR BRAKES, IT HAS HAD 4 SETS OF PADS, 2ND SET OF ROTORS, 2ND SET OF CALIBORS, IN LESS THAN 13,000 MILES. THE COACH HAS BEEN UNUSED SINCE APRIL 2001 A... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2000 BEAVER PATRIOT
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
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Aug 1, 2003
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING UPGRADE FOR THE IGNITION LOCK OUT RELAY ON BEDROOM SLIDE-OUTS. *TT
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