2001 Beaver Monterey recalls and problems

The 2001 Beaver Monterey has 4 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Beaver dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2001 Beaver Monterey vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Beaver Monterey recalls

Recall 03V-103: Equipment

Reported Mar 17, 2003 · 44 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORP.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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 02V-278: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Oct 22, 2002 · 8,581 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORP.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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 01V-097: Seat Belts

Reported Apr 17, 2001 · 828 vehicles affected · SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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 01V-128: Seat Belts

Reported Mar 30, 2001 · 828 vehicles affected · SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

2001 Beaver Monterey problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3

Most reported parts

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 29,500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Beaver Monterey complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 29,500 miles · reported Jul 22, 2011

2001 beaver monterey. I've owned this since new. We continue to attempt to make this vehicle safe. The bosh braking system is no adequate to safely stop this vehicle. We've replaced every funtional part in the braking system, more than once. We fully complied with the NHTSA directives. We hav over $225,000.00 invested in this coach. It is unusable and not safe. I'm stuck with it, as all dealers and the manufacturer is aware of the problem. This vehicle needs a complete new more powerful braking system. The bosh system is used on several models spaning several years and models. The safari corp.…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · reported Aug 2, 2005

Request for reimbursement for bosch brakes recall repair costs. The consumer took the vehicle to a local monaco service center to have the bosch brake recall work done (Recall# 02v27800). When the consumer returned to get the rv the technician gave him a bill for over $500. The consumer questioned the cost because the recall repairs were supposed to be free. The technician explained that the repairs were necessary because of the recall. The consumer paid reluctantly after speaking to someone at the manufacturer. The manufacturer told the consumer to submit the invoice for reimbursement. A…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 26,000 miles · reported Sep 13, 2004

Recall 02v278000/monaco/bosch brake assemblies. Consumer has a beaver monterey motor home which is being recalled by the manufacturer to replace the brakes. Front brakes are bosch which they agreed to replace, but the rear brakes are bendix which they wanted to charge consumer. However, the recall stated that the brakes were to be removed and repaired, but the dealer wanted to limit the repair to the bosch brakes only.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Beaver Monterey have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2001 Beaver Monterey: 03V-103 (equipment), 02V-278 (service brakes, hydraulic), 01V-097 (seat belts), 01V-128 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Beaver Monterey?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (3 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 29,500 miles.

Are Beaver recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Beaver dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.