2001 Beaver Coach Patriot Thunder
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2001 Beaver Coach Patriot Thunder. Newest first.
Monaco IS recalling certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Remedy
Monaco IS working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall began on august 29, 2008. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
On certain motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) IS present.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy
Monaco will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or monaco at 1-877-466-6226.
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 and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
4 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Dt: have had four radiator failures. Where the core pipes that joins the manifold leaks. dealership has replaced the radiator four times, they still cannot pinpoint the problem. January of 2005 was the last time it was replaced. Radiator as of right now IS still working but have a document of my complaint. Its a motor home its a monaco, knight 30J. *nm
- Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
The fiberglas roof panel was defective in that pinholes began to pop allowing rain water to enter the coach and stain the ceiling. From the front to the back of my 38 foot long coach there was a total of 12 separate holes that showed up over a period of 4 months.
- Unknown or other
Decision to revoke the acceptance of 2001 beaver patriot thunder coach. / legal counsel for gary & mary edwardsen.*mr (nar) *cb
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Failed brakes. *ph (nar) dealer notified. *cb *jb
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