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1999 Beaver Patriot

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.
5
Latest Jul 10, 2016
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.
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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 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1999 Beaver Patriot, most frequently naming the body & structure, brakes and tires & wheels categories. 5 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 NHTSA investigation names it.

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 & structure228.6%
  • Brakes228.6%
  • Tires & wheels228.6%
  • Other / unspecified114.3%

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

5 campaigns cover this model year

View all 5

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
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
01V130001

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

Apr 17, 2001
1,438 units potentially affected
The defect: 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. SUCH A CONDITION COULD POSSIBLY OCCUR DURING (1) ORIGINAL ASSEMBLY OR (2) SUBSEQUENT WHEEL END SERVICE.
The risk: THIS COULD DISABLE THE ANTI-LOCK FUNCTION ON THE AFFECTED WHEEL WITHOUT PROVIDING THE REQUIRED OPERATOR WARNING THAT THE ABS FUNCTION REQUIRES SERVICING.
The 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 AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MERITOR WABCO AT 1-800-535-5560.
SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

SQ00013ClosedInvestigation

WIRING HARNESS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED

Opened Jun 20, 2000
Closed Jul 6, 2000

THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM WAS INCORRECTLY WIRED

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Recent owner complaints

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

Filed Jul 10, 2016

MY MOTORHOME WINDSHIELDS KEEP CRACKING 2 PIECE WINDSHIELD DRIVERS SIDE CRACKED WHILE SITTING IN MY YARD HAD IT REPLACED BY INSURANCE CO. REFERED COMPANY PUT IN NEW DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD AND NEW WEATHER STRIPING AROUND BOTH WINDSHIELDS REPAIR MAN CAME UP ABOUT 3 DAYS AFTER INSTULATION TO CLEAN WINDOW AND IT WAC CRACKED AGAIN. WE DROVE IT ABOUT 60 MILES AND PARKED AT OUR HOUSE AND A FEW DAYS LATER THE OTHER WINDOW CRACKED. THAT IS 3 WINDOWS AND WE HAVENT PUT 800 MILES ON THE MOTORHOME THEN WE DROVE 60 MILES FROM NEPHI UT. TO FILMORE UT. AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW POPED OUT OF THE FRAME ABOUT 2 INCHESON THE TOP PASSENGER SIDE. WE BOUGHT IT USED HAVENT ONLY PUT LESS THAN 800 MILES ON IT. EACH TIME THEY BROKE IT WAS PARKED.

NHTSA ID
10883859
Incident
Jun 15, 2015
Mileage
117,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Nov 24, 2015

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHILE TRAVELING FORWARD

NHTSA ID
10806587
Incident
Oct 28, 2015
Mileage
78,000 mi
BrakesOther / unspecified
Filed Feb 28, 2005

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(02V278000) MONACO/BOSH BRAKE ASSEMBLES. THE RECALL WAS DONE BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED AND HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. THE DRIVER'S BRAKE STARTED SMOKING AFTER THE WORK WAS DONE. THE SERVICE MANAGER JOHN SETO. *NM THE CD, AND HEATER DID NOT WORK. TWO EXTERIOR WINDOW SLIDES WERE MISSING, AND THE CHROME FELL OFF THE WHEEL. *JB

NHTSA ID
10108674
Incident
Dec 1, 2004
Body & structureTires & wheels
Filed Sep 12, 2000

THE RIGHT FRONT (GOODYEAR UNISTEEL 275/70/R22.5) TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT, THE TIRE TREAD CAME THROUGH THE FLOOR AND INTO THE MOTORHOME CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE, CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE FLOOR IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND A TIRE BLOWOUT. *MJS

NHTSA ID
554551
Incident
Jun 13, 2000
Body & structureTires & wheels
Filed Jul 10, 2000

WHILE DRIVING 65MPH THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE EXPLODED, PIECES OF TIRE, PIECES OF THE FLOORING & OTHER DEBRIS CAME INTO THE MOTOR HOME FROM A HOLE AT THE TOP OF THE WHEEL WELL. THE TREADS OF THE WIRE WERE COMPLETELY GONE. THE RUBBER FLAP INSIDE THE WHEELWELL SHEERED OFF. THE CONSUMERS MAIN CONCERN IS, IF THE FLOOR OF THE COACH IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND A TIRE BLOW OUT. *ET

NHTSA ID
552932
Incident
Jun 13, 2000

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Beaver Patriot by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2002120—
2001330—
2000471—
1999Viewing551—
1998020—
1997120—
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.