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
The worst 2002 Beaver Contessa problems
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Recalls 2
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
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 02V004007 · Recall details
What 2002 Beaver Contessa owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 -
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Is the 2002 Beaver Contessa reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Beaver Contessa, close to a typical Contessa model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Beaver Contessa?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2002 Beaver Contessa have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control.
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