2001 BEAVER PATRIOT
3 recalls — 11 complaints — 2 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.
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
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Feb 6, 2004
Incident date: Feb 5, 2004
MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT SENDING OUT ANY NOTIFICATION OF BRAKE ASSEMBLY RECALL 02V27800 TO CONSUMERS BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT HONORING THE RECALL SINCE THEY DID NOT THINK IT WAS VALID.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 5, 2004
2001 BEAVER PATRIOT THUNDER COACH HAD BEEN UNDERGOING REPAIRS FOR TRANSMISSION AND LEVELERS. *PH THERE WERE ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE BOSCH BRAKES. *TT *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 5, 2004
2001 BEAVER PATRIOT THUNDER COACH HAD BEEN UNDERGOING REPAIRS FOR TRANSMISSION AND LEVELERS. *PH THERE WERE ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE BOSCH BRAKES. *TT *JB
STRUCTURE
Nov 28, 2003
Incident date: May 1, 2002
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THERE IS A BURNING SMELL, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL SOMETIMES FEELS SPONGY. *AK BRAKE WORK WAS DONE WITHOUT THE CONSUMER'S KNOWLEDGE. EVER SINCE THEN, THERE HAS BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. *PH THE ROTORS WERE CRACKED, THE PLUMBING FLEX HOSE WAS BROKEN, THE BACK CLEA... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
Nov 28, 2003
Incident date: May 1, 2002
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THERE IS A BURNING SMELL, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL SOMETIMES FEELS SPONGY. *AK BRAKE WORK WAS DONE WITHOUT THE CONSUMER'S KNOWLEDGE. EVER SINCE THEN, THERE HAS BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. *PH THE ROTORS WERE CRACKED, THE PLUMBING FLEX HOSE WAS BROKEN, THE BACK CLEA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 28, 2003
Incident date: May 1, 2002
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THERE IS A BURNING SMELL, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL SOMETIMES FEELS SPONGY. *AK BRAKE WORK WAS DONE WITHOUT THE CONSUMER'S KNOWLEDGE. EVER SINCE THEN, THERE HAS BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. *PH THE ROTORS WERE CRACKED, THE PLUMBING FLEX HOSE WAS BROKEN, THE BACK CLEA... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Nov 28, 2003
Incident date: May 1, 2002
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THERE IS A BURNING SMELL, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL SOMETIMES FEELS SPONGY. *AK BRAKE WORK WAS DONE WITHOUT THE CONSUMER'S KNOWLEDGE. EVER SINCE THEN, THERE HAS BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. *PH THE ROTORS WERE CRACKED, THE PLUMBING FLEX HOSE WAS BROKEN, THE BACK CLEA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 28, 2003
Incident date: May 1, 2002
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THERE IS A BURNING SMELL, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL SOMETIMES FEELS SPONGY. *AK BRAKE WORK WAS DONE WITHOUT THE CONSUMER'S KNOWLEDGE. EVER SINCE THEN, THERE HAS BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. *PH THE ROTORS WERE CRACKED, THE PLUMBING FLEX HOSE WAS BROKEN, THE BACK CLEA... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 28, 2003
Incident date: May 1, 2002
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THERE IS A BURNING SMELL, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL SOMETIMES FEELS SPONGY. *AK BRAKE WORK WAS DONE WITHOUT THE CONSUMER'S KNOWLEDGE. EVER SINCE THEN, THERE HAS BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. *PH THE ROTORS WERE CRACKED, THE PLUMBING FLEX HOSE WAS BROKEN, THE BACK CLEA... Read more
PARKING BRAKE
Nov 28, 2003
Incident date: May 1, 2002
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THERE IS A BURNING SMELL, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL SOMETIMES FEELS SPONGY. *AK BRAKE WORK WAS DONE WITHOUT THE CONSUMER'S KNOWLEDGE. EVER SINCE THEN, THERE HAS BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. *PH THE ROTORS WERE CRACKED, THE PLUMBING FLEX HOSE WAS BROKEN, THE BACK CLEA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 28, 2003
Incident date: May 1, 2002
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THERE IS A BURNING SMELL, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL SOMETIMES FEELS SPONGY. *AK BRAKE WORK WAS DONE WITHOUT THE CONSUMER'S KNOWLEDGE. EVER SINCE THEN, THERE HAS BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. *PH THE ROTORS WERE CRACKED, THE PLUMBING FLEX HOSE WAS BROKEN, THE BACK CLEA... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2001 BEAVER PATRIOT
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 354100 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
120
Aug 1, 2003
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING UPGRADE FOR THE IGNITION LOCK OUT RELAY ON BEDROOM SLIDE-OUTS. *TT
119
Dec 1, 2001
354100 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
INFORMATION REGARDING WHEN RETRACTING THE HYDRAULIC LEVELING JACKS, THE COACH MAY LOWER RAPIDLY. *YH
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