Beaver Contessa 2002
Model Contessa made in 2002 by Beaver got 2 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control.
Model 2002
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V278000 | MONACO COACH CORP. | from 04/10/1998 to 09/03/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 8581 | 08/18/2004 | ODI | SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC. | 10/22/2002 | 10/23/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Monaco recall no. r02175.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V004007 | MONACO COACH CORP. | from 07/27/2001 to 10/16/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 232 | 09/30/2002 | ODI | SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC. | 04/09/2002 | 04/24/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace these pedals. owner notification began september 9, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-800-344-6332 or williams control at 1-503-684-8600. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/02/2007 | 24085 | 1 | 11/01/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 beaver contessa. while driving 55 mph, the transmission cooler ruptured in the radiator. the contact stated that there was cross contamination with the transmission and the engine. he was able to drive to the rv repair facility and they removed and rebuilt the transmission. the number of cylinders were unknown. the current mileage was 26,332 and failure mileage was 24,085. updated 03-05-08 *bf the consumer stated the rv should have been included in monaco tsb-124. updated 03/05/08 *tr | |||
| 10/20/2006 | 41080 | 1 | 01/16/2002 |
| Tl*- the contact stated that october 20, 2006, the coolant was leaking from the vehicle. the contact notice fluid at rear of the motor home was leaking on ground. the contact stated they contacted moore towing company. moore towing inspected the problem and was told that they were having a coolant leak. moore towing stated that transmission oil and coolant was mixing together and was told not to drive motor home. the contact stated that while the vehicle was being repaired, a mr. courtney evans, service advisor for hill truck, order a transmission cooler for the motor home. the contact stated that he called technical department for the manufacture, and they knew of no coolant problems. the contact was told by mr. evans that he was informed that there may have been a bulletin for monaco vehicles. the contact stated that they did their own research and found that they were 21 monaco motor homes listed on the bulletin (#124), but not for the beaver contessa. contact received a letter from manufacturer on 12/11/06 stating that there would be no reimbursement for his repairs. updated 2/15/2007 - *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | WHITE HORSE | INLAND KENTWORTH | ||
| IN | ELKHART | 46514 | HILL TRUCK SALES | 574-262-3441 |