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2000 Beaver Coach Patriot Thunder

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
1
Latest Aug 4, 2005
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
3
Latest Jun 5, 2008
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2000 Beaver Coach Patriot Thunder, most frequently naming the body & structure category. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
08V257000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Jun 5, 2008
8,587 units potentially affected
The defect: MONACO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
The risk: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
The remedy: MONACO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS. NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
MONACO COACH CORPORATIONManufacturer number R08017View on NHTSA.gov
07V423000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Sep 6, 2007
3,463 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
The risk: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: MONACO WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR MONACO AT 1-877-466-6226.
MONACO COACH CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
02V278000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

Oct 22, 2002
8,581 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
The 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.
MONACO COACH CORP.Manufacturer number R02175View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structure
Filed Aug 4, 2005

IN 2003, I PURCHASED A 2000 BEAVER PATRIOT FROM LA MESA RV IN SAN BERNARDINO. I WAS ASSURED THAT THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS EXCEPT ONE! THE DASHBOARD RADIO AND THE BOSE SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM. I TOOK IT 4 OR 5 TIMES AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIX IT. THEY KNEW I HAD TO LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN AND THE SERVICE MANAGER, PAUL NEZ TOLD ME, "DON'T WORRY MR. BUSSEAR, WHEN YOU COME BACK IN THE FALL WE WILL FIX FOR YOU." ONE WEEK LATER, I STOPPED IN TO LA MESA RV IN COBERG, OREGON. THAT WAS WHEN THEIR SERVICE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY SPOTTED THE WINDOW PROBLEM. IT MEANT THAT EVERY WINDOW IN THE MOTORHOME HAD TO BE REPLACED! IT COST ME $1,952. SHE ALSO POINTED OUT WHAT LOOKED LIKE THE DELAMINATION. SHE SAID, "BEAVER GOT A BAD BATCH OF WINDOWS IN 2000 WHICH THEY INSTALLED INTO THE PATRIOTS. THESE COACHES ARE ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH DELAMINATION. IF IT GETS ANY WORSE BILL, BRING IT BACK AND BEAVER WILL FIX IT." I BELIEVE THAT LA MESA RV COMMITTED FRAUD! THERE WAS NO WAY THAT THEY COULD'VE SOLD THAT MOTORHOME TO ME WITHOUT KNOWING THAT THE SOUND SYSTEM HAD CATASTROPHICALLY FAILED, THE HURRICANE HEATER SYSTEM HAD CATASTROPHICALLY FAILED, AND DELAMINATION WAS BEGINNING! ALL THESE ARE MAJOR DEFECTS THAT SHOULD'VE BEEN PICKED UP AND BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION BEFORE I SIGNED THE CONTRACT FOR MORE THAN $150,000! I CAN TELL YOU THAT IF I KNEW ABOUT THESE DEFECTS BEFORE SIGNING THE CONTRACT, I WOULD HAVE NEVER PURCHASED THE MOTORHOME! I HAVE ASKED TO LA MESA RV IN SAN BERNARDINO TO FIX THESE PROBLEMS. THEY SAY THAT THE DELAMINATION PROBLEM HAS TO BE REPAIRED IN THE FACTORY IN OREGON. THE FACTORY SAYS, "BECAUSE YOU ARE THE 4TH OWNER, YOUR WARRANTY IS NO LONGER VALID!" THAT WAS ANOTHER GREAT SURPRISE, I WAS TOLD BY EVERYONE AT LA MESA RV IN SAN BERNARDINO THAT I WAS THE 2ND OWNER. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 17,500 MILES ON IT. I NOW HAVE A $1,250 PAYMENT AND THE VEHICLE IS WORTH MUCH LESS! *NM

NHTSA ID
10131553
Incident
Jul 14, 2005
Mileage
28,908 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Beaver Coach Patriot Thunder by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2006010—
2005010—
2004010—
2003010—
2002420—
2001430—
2000Viewing130—
1999540—
1998020—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.