1999-2000 Beaver Contessa, Beaver Monterey and others recall: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Safari Motor Coaches, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 27, 2000. It covers about 691 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 691
- reported
- Jun 27, 2000
- owners notified
- Jul 13, 2000
- related complaints
- 22
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- 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
Affected vehicles
- Beaver Contessa 1999-2000 19992000
- Beaver Monterey 1999-2000 19992000
- Beaver Patriot 1999-2000 19992000
- Harney Renegade 1999-2000 19992000
- Safari Continental 1999-2000 19992000
- Safari Serengetti 1999-2000 19992000
- Safari Zanzibar 1999-2000 19992000
- Safari Coach Sahara 1999-2000 19992000
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 22 complaints about brakes problems.
1999 Beaver Contessa2000 Beaver Contessa1999 Beaver Monterey2000 Beaver Monterey1999 Beaver Patriot2000 Beaver Patriot1999 Harney Renegade2000 Harney Renegade1999 Safari Continental2000 Safari Continental1999 Safari Serengetti2000 Safari Serengetti
Questions about recall 00V173000
Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Beaver Contessa, Beaver Monterey and others antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip?
Yes. Recall 00V173000, reported on June 27, 2000, covers about 691 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V173000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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