Dt: have had four radiator failures. Where the core pipes that joins the manifold leaks. Dealership has replaced the radiator four times, they still cannot pinpoint the problem. January of 2005 was the last time it was replaced. Radiator as of right now is still working but have a document of my complaint. Its a motor home its a monaco, knight 30j.
The worst 2001 Beaver Coach Patriot Thunder problems
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- Body1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
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- Brakes1
- Engine1
Recalls 3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Monaco is recalling certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
- Risk
- Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
- Remedy
- Monaco is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall began on august 29, 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101 or monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.
Recall number 08V257000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- On certain motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- Risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Monaco will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or monaco at 1‑877‑466‑6226.
Recall number 07V423000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.
- 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.
Recall number 02V278000 · Recall details
What 2001 Beaver Coach Patriot Thunder owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The fiberglas roof panel was defective in that pinholes began to pop allowing rain water to enter the coach and stain the ceiling. From the front to the back of my 38 foot long coach there was a total of 12 separate holes that showed up over a period of 4 months.
Decision to revoke the acceptance of 2001 beaver patriot thunder coach. / legal counsel for gary & mary edwardsen.*mr (nar)
Failed brakes. *ph (nar) dealer notified. *cb
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Questions about the 2001 Beaver Coach Patriot Thunder
Is the 2001 Beaver Coach Patriot Thunder reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2001 Beaver Coach Patriot Thunder, close to a typical Patriot Thunder model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Beaver Coach Patriot Thunder?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Beaver Coach Patriot Thunder have?
3 recalls, covering equipment and service brakes, hydraulic.
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