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2001 Beaver Monterey

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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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.
3
Latest Jul 22, 2011
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.
4
Latest Mar 17, 2003
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.
0
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 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2001 Beaver Monterey, most frequently naming the brakes category. 4 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

  • Brakes3100.0%

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

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

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
03V103000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Mar 17, 2003
44 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS.
The 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.
MONACO COACH CORP.Manufacturer number R03009View 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
01V097001

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Apr 17, 2001
828 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
The 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 1-800-344-6332.
SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Brakes
Filed Jul 22, 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 $225,000.00 INVESTED IN THIS COACH. IT IS UNUSABLE AND NOT SAFE. I'M STUCK WITH IT, AS ALL DEALERS AND THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THIS VEHICLE NEEDS A COMPLETE NEW MORE POWERFUL BRAKING SYSTEM. THE BOSH SYSTEM IS USED ON SEVERAL MODELS SPANING SEVERAL YEARS AND MODELS. THE SAFARI CORP. SOLD OUT TO MONOCO COACH CORP. THEY ARE AWARE AND WILL NOT HELP. I HAVE OVER $10,000.00 INVESTED REPLACING ALL COMPONENTS, BY VAROIUS DEALERS AND A FACTORY SERVICE CENTER. SOMEONE WILL BE KILLED OR SEVERLY HARMED IF THEY BUY ONE OF THESE USED AND ARE UNAWARE OF THE EXTREMELY POOR BRAKES. *TT

NHTSA ID
10414751
Incident
Jul 17, 2011
Mileage
29,500 mi
Brakes
Filed Aug 2, 2005

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 QUESTIONED THE COST BECAUSE THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE SUPPOSED TO BE FREE. THE TECHNICIAN EXPLAINED THAT THE REPAIRS WERE NECESSARY BECAUSE OF THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER PAID RELUCTANTLY AFTER SPEAKING TO SOMEONE AT THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER TOLD THE CONSUMER TO SUBMIT THE INVOICE FOR REIMBURSEMENT. A SHORT TIME LATER THE CONSUMER WAS CONTACTED BY THE MANUFACTURER STATING THAT HIS CLAIM WAS DENIED. *NM THE CONSUMER SENT A LETTER OF COMPLAINT AND WAS THEN CONTACTED BY THE MANUFACTURER, WHO TOLD THE CONSUMER HE SHOULD RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT WITH 4 TO 6 WEEKS. *JB

NHTSA ID
10130241
Incident
Jan 1, 1901
Brakes
Filed Sep 13, 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 RECALL STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE TO BE REMOVED AND REPAIRED, BUT THE DEALER WANTED TO LIMIT THE REPAIR TO THE BOSCH BRAKES ONLY. *AK

NHTSA ID
10091899
Incident
Sep 2, 2004
Mileage
26,000 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Beaver Monterey by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2002020—
2001Viewing340—
2000051—
1999041—
1997110—

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.