Beaver Monterey recalls

There are 8 safety recalls on record for the Beaver Monterey, covering 12,642 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Beaver Monterey recalls by model year

2002 2 2001 4 2000 5 1999 4 1997 1

All recalls

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported May 8, 2003

What is wrong: 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.
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.
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.

Recall number 03V166000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported March 17, 2003 · 44 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motor homes, the gross axle weight rating (gawr) is incorrect on the federal certification label. The initial label shows the rear gawr as 19,500 lbs. Correct rear gawr is 19,200 lbs. The gvwr showed 29,000 lbs. Correct gvwr is 28,700 lbs.
Risk: These vehicles do not comply with the regulations.
Remedy: Dealers will install a corrected label on these motor homes. Owner notification began on october 22, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free label within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1‑877‑466‑8226.

Recall number 03V103000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation componentsReported October 22, 2002 · 8,581 vehicles affected

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 pedalReported April 9, 2002 · 232 vehicles affected

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

Service brakes, air: antilockReported April 17, 2001 · 1,438 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: This could disable the anti-lock function on the affected wheel without providing the required operator warning that the ABS function requires servicing.
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.

Recall number 01V130001 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported April 17, 2001 · 828 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle 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.
Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Remedy: Dealers 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.

Recall number 01V097001 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported March 30, 2001 · 828 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle 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.
Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Remedy: Dealers 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.

Recall number 01V128003 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipReported June 27, 2000 · 691 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: 1999 and 2000 motor homes manufactured between april 2 and november 20, 1999, and equipped with ABS systems with brake wiring harness part #2505168. The electrical connector which connects to the modulator was mis-wired causing the anti-lock brake modulator to react improperly while regulating hydraulic pressure to the appropriate wheel.
Risk: Failure of the anti-lock braking system could cause a loss of control of the vehicle in certain braking situations.
Remedy: Dealers will install a wiring harness update, which properly routes the electrical signal from the ecu to the modulator. 7owner notification is expected to begin july 13, 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 safari/beaver/harney at 1‑800‑344‑6332.

Recall number 00V173000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the Beaver Monterey have?

8, covering equipment, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control.

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