1998-2003 Beaver Contessa, Beaver Monterey and others recall: foundation components

Monaco Coach Corp. reported this safety recall on October 22, 2002. It covers about 8,581 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 8,581
reported: Oct 22, 2002
owners notified: Aug 18, 2004
related complaints: 143

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

Affected vehicles

Beaver Contessa 1999-2002 1999 2000 2001 2002
Beaver Monterey 1999-2002 1999 2000 2001 2002
Beaver Patriot 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Beaver Coach Contessa 1998 1998
Beaver Coach Monterey 1998 1998
Beaver Coach Patriot Thunder 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
Harney Renegade 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
Holiday Rambler Admiral 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002
Holiday Rambler Admiral SE 2002-2003 2002 2003
Holiday Rambler Ambassador 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Holiday Rambler Neptune 2002-2003 2002 2003
Holiday Rambler Vacationer 2002-2003 2002 2003
Monaco Coach Cayman 2002-2003 2002 2003
Monaco Coach Knight 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Monaco Coach Lapalma 2001-2003 2001 2002 2003
Monaco Coach Monarch 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002
Monaco Coach Monarch SE 2002-2003 2002 2003
Safari Cheetah 2000-2001 2000 2001
Safari Continental 1999-2000 1999 2000
Safari Zanzibar 1999-2002 1999 2000 2001 2002
Safari Coach Cheetah 2002 2002
Safari Coach Continental 1998 1998
Safari Coach Panther 2001 2001
Safari Coach Sahara 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Safari Coach Serengeti 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
Safari Coach Trek 1999-2003 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Safari Coach Trek Sport 2002 2002

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 143 complaints about brakes problems.

1999 Beaver Contessa 2000 Beaver Contessa 2001 Beaver Contessa 2002 Beaver Contessa 1999 Beaver Monterey 2000 Beaver Monterey 2001 Beaver Monterey 2002 Beaver Monterey 1999 Beaver Patriot 2000 Beaver Patriot 2001 Beaver Patriot 2002 Beaver Patriot

Questions about recall 02V278000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2003 Beaver Contessa, Beaver Monterey and others foundation components?

Yes. Recall 02V278000, reported on October 22, 2002, covers about 8,581 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V278000?

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.

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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