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1997 Beaver Patriot

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 Nov 18, 2008
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.
2
Latest May 8, 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.
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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 1997 Beaver Patriot, most frequently naming the body & structure and suspension categories. 2 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 & structure150.0%
  • Suspension150.0%

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

2 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
03V166000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

May 8, 2003
The defect: 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 THROUGH A SMALL CRACK.
The risk: 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.
The 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 MONACO AT 574-862-7211.
MONACO COACH CORP.View on NHTSA.gov
98V167009

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE

Mar 31, 1999
413 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AQUA-HOT HEATING SYSTEMS, MODEL 431-3 ZONE WITH ENGINE LOOP. FIBERGLASS INSULATING MATERIAL LOCATED UNDER THE BURNER HEAD ON THE FLOOR OF THE HEATER ENCLOSURE, CAN BECOME SOAKED WITH FLUIDS (ETHYLENE GLYCOL AND/OR DIESEL FUEL).
The risk: IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
The remedy: VEHICLE SYSTEMS INC. WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSULATION FROM BENEATH THE DIESEL HEATING UNIT AS WELL AS FROM BEHIND THE CONTROL THERMOSTAT AND AIR-CONDITIONING HEATING ELEMENT ACCESS COVERS.
SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Body & structureSuspension
Filed Nov 18, 2008

I PURCHASED OUR 1997 BEAVER PATRIOT MOTORHOME USED IN OCTOBER 3, 2006. ON OUR MAIDEN TRIP THE PASSENGER FRONT WINDSHIELD BROKE DUE TO A BAD FRONT SHOCK ALLOWING THE FRONT OF THE UNIT TO BOTTOM OUT. TWO MONTHS LATER WE WERE TRAVELING IN ARIZONA ON I-10 AND HEARD A THUMPING NOISE. IT WAS THE PASSENGERS FRONT SHOCK MOUNT - IT HAD TORN FROM THE FRAME A WAS HITTING THE FRAME. AFTER CALL THE MANUFACTURER I WAS TOLD NOTHING THEY COULD DO, TAKE IT TO A FRAME SHOP AND HAVE IT RE-WELDED ON AND REPLACE THE SHOCK. THREE MONTHS LATER TRAVELING OVER LOVELAND PASS IN COLORADO THE DRIVERS FRONT SHOCK MOUNT TORE FROM THE FRAME AND TOOK OUT THE FRONT BRAKE LINE GOING TO THE CALIPER LEAVING ME WITH NO FRONT BRAKES. AGAIN I WAS TOLD NOTHING COULD BE DONE BY THE MANUFACTURER. I HAVE DONE A INTERNET SEARCH FINDING OUT THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THIS DESIGN AND TO CORRECT IT A SECOND SET OF SHOCKS WERE ADDED IN MODELS AFTER 1997 (1 SHOCK PER AIR BAG). OTHERS THAT HAD THE PROBLEM WHILE UNDER WARRANTY THE FACTORY REPAIRED WITH THE SECOND SET OF SHOCKS TO BOTH FRONT AND REAR. I NOW HAVE HAD TO CHANGE THE FRONT TIRES BECAUSE THE SHOCK HAVE FAILED AGAIN CAUSING THE TIRES TO CUP. MONROE, BILSTIEN AND KONI (SHOCK MANUFACTURERS) WON'T WARRANTY THEIR SHOCKS BECAUSE THEY SHOW THAT THIS MOTORHOME NEEDS 4 SHOCKS PER AXLE AND I ONLY HAVE 2, SO IT IS FAILING BECAUSE OF IMPROPER USE. MONACO PURCHASED BEAVER IN 2000 AND CLAIMS ITS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. IT IS A SAFETY, HANDLING, BRAKING AND TIRE ISSUE. ONE COUPLE HAD THEIR FRONT TIRE BLOWN OUT WHEN THE SHOCK MOUNT TORE FROM THE FRAME. HOPEFULLY NO ONE HAS BEEN INJURED OR KILLED BECAUSE OF THIS. 30,000 LBS OF VEHICLE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY YOU CAN'T CONTROL OR STOP IS A PROBLEM. SEEMS TO BE A PRODUCT LIABILITY FOR MONACO. *TR

NHTSA ID
10249177
Incident
Mar 1, 2007
Mileage
69,000 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Beaver Patriot by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2002120—
2001330—
2000471—
1999551—
1998020—
1997Viewing120—
1996310—

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.