Beaver Patriot 2001

Model Patriot made in 2001 by Beaver got 11 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 2001

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
01V097001SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.from 01/28/2000 to 08/15/2000V (Vehicle)82810/24/2000ODISAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.04/17/200105/17/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle 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.
Consequence SummarySerious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
01V128003SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.from 01/28/2000 to 08/15/2000V (Vehicle)82810/18/2000ODISAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.03/30/200104/03/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: certain class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Consequence SummarySerious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Corrective SummaryDealers will repair the seat belts. owner notification began october 18, 20000. 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 smc customer service at 1-800-344-6332 or am-safe at 1-219-266-8330.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
02V278000MONACO COACH CORP.from 04/10/1998 to 09/03/2002V (Vehicle)858108/18/2004ODISAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.10/22/200210/23/2002
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThis could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesMonaco 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).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
12008/01/200310003084Wiring upgrade for the ignition lock out relay on bedroom slide-outs. *tt10/07/2003
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS
11912/01/2001627586Information regarding when retracting the hydraulic leveling jacks, the coach may lower rapidly. *yh02/12/2002

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
05/01/20021150018
 When the brakes are applied there is a burning smell, and the brake pedal sometimes feels spongy. *ak brake work was done without the consumer's knowledge. ever since then, there has been problems with the brakes. *ph the rotors were cracked, the plumbing flex hose was broken, the back clearance light was out, the furniture window treatment valance completely fell off, the were stress cracks in the fiberglass, the brakes locked up, electrical failures, repeated leveler failures, repeated aqua hot system failures, engine overheating, main slide failure while traveling, basement doors open during transit, transmission failure, and the service parkng brake failed(three times). the consumer requested a return of the purchse price or an exchange of the nonconforming coach for a conforming coach. *sc
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
05/01/20021150018
 When the brakes are applied there is a burning smell, and the brake pedal sometimes feels spongy. *ak brake work was done without the consumer's knowledge. ever since then, there has been problems with the brakes. *ph the rotors were cracked, the plumbing flex hose was broken, the back clearance light was out, the furniture window treatment valance completely fell off, the were stress cracks in the fiberglass, the brakes locked up, electrical failures, repeated leveler failures, repeated aqua hot system failures, engine overheating, main slide failure while traveling, basement doors open during transit, transmission failure, and the service parkng brake failed(three times). the consumer requested a return of the purchse price or an exchange of the nonconforming coach for a conforming coach. *sc
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
05/01/20021150018
 When the brakes are applied there is a burning smell, and the brake pedal sometimes feels spongy. *ak brake work was done without the consumer's knowledge. ever since then, there has been problems with the brakes. *ph the rotors were cracked, the plumbing flex hose was broken, the back clearance light was out, the furniture window treatment valance completely fell off, the were stress cracks in the fiberglass, the brakes locked up, electrical failures, repeated leveler failures, repeated aqua hot system failures, engine overheating, main slide failure while traveling, basement doors open during transit, transmission failure, and the service parkng brake failed(three times). the consumer requested a return of the purchse price or an exchange of the nonconforming coach for a conforming coach. *sc
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS
05/01/20021150018
 When the brakes are applied there is a burning smell, and the brake pedal sometimes feels spongy. *ak brake work was done without the consumer's knowledge. ever since then, there has been problems with the brakes. *ph the rotors were cracked, the plumbing flex hose was broken, the back clearance light was out, the furniture window treatment valance completely fell off, the were stress cracks in the fiberglass, the brakes locked up, electrical failures, repeated leveler failures, repeated aqua hot system failures, engine overheating, main slide failure while traveling, basement doors open during transit, transmission failure, and the service parkng brake failed(three times). the consumer requested a return of the purchse price or an exchange of the nonconforming coach for a conforming coach. *sc
PARKING BRAKE
05/01/20021150018
 When the brakes are applied there is a burning smell, and the brake pedal sometimes feels spongy. *ak brake work was done without the consumer's knowledge. ever since then, there has been problems with the brakes. *ph the rotors were cracked, the plumbing flex hose was broken, the back clearance light was out, the furniture window treatment valance completely fell off, the were stress cracks in the fiberglass, the brakes locked up, electrical failures, repeated leveler failures, repeated aqua hot system failures, engine overheating, main slide failure while traveling, basement doors open during transit, transmission failure, and the service parkng brake failed(three times). the consumer requested a return of the purchse price or an exchange of the nonconforming coach for a conforming coach. *sc
POWER TRAIN
05/01/20021150018
 When the brakes are applied there is a burning smell, and the brake pedal sometimes feels spongy. *ak brake work was done without the consumer's knowledge. ever since then, there has been problems with the brakes. *ph the rotors were cracked, the plumbing flex hose was broken, the back clearance light was out, the furniture window treatment valance completely fell off, the were stress cracks in the fiberglass, the brakes locked up, electrical failures, repeated leveler failures, repeated aqua hot system failures, engine overheating, main slide failure while traveling, basement doors open during transit, transmission failure, and the service parkng brake failed(three times). the consumer requested a return of the purchse price or an exchange of the nonconforming coach for a conforming coach. *sc
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
 2001 beaver patriot thunder coach had been undergoing repairs for transmission and levelers. *ph there were also problems with the bosch brakes. *tt *jb
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
 2001 beaver patriot thunder coach had been undergoing repairs for transmission and levelers. *ph there were also problems with the bosch brakes. *tt *jb
05/01/20021150018
 When the brakes are applied there is a burning smell, and the brake pedal sometimes feels spongy. *ak brake work was done without the consumer's knowledge. ever since then, there has been problems with the brakes. *ph the rotors were cracked, the plumbing flex hose was broken, the back clearance light was out, the furniture window treatment valance completely fell off, the were stress cracks in the fiberglass, the brakes locked up, electrical failures, repeated leveler failures, repeated aqua hot system failures, engine overheating, main slide failure while traveling, basement doors open during transit, transmission failure, and the service parkng brake failed(three times). the consumer requested a return of the purchse price or an exchange of the nonconforming coach for a conforming coach. *sc
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
02/05/20041
 Manufacturer stated that they were not sending out any notification of brake assembly recall 02v27800 to consumers because they were not honoring the recall since they did not think it was valid.*ak
STRUCTURE
05/01/20021150018
 When the brakes are applied there is a burning smell, and the brake pedal sometimes feels spongy. *ak brake work was done without the consumer's knowledge. ever since then, there has been problems with the brakes. *ph the rotors were cracked, the plumbing flex hose was broken, the back clearance light was out, the furniture window treatment valance completely fell off, the were stress cracks in the fiberglass, the brakes locked up, electrical failures, repeated leveler failures, repeated aqua hot system failures, engine overheating, main slide failure while traveling, basement doors open during transit, transmission failure, and the service parkng brake failed(three times). the consumer requested a return of the purchse price or an exchange of the nonconforming coach for a conforming coach. *sc

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
NDMINOT58701SWENSON INC.800 735 5846