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...
1999-2002 · 4 model years
Beaver Contessa Problems by year
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the Beaver Contessa across 4 model years, and it has 8 recalls. The 2000 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (4). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Contessa complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Contessa problems
Beaver Contessa recalls 8
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
Vehicle description: motor home chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. The suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which...
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...
Latest Contessa complaints
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 beaver contessa. While driving 55 mph, the transmission cooler ruptured in the radiator. The contact stated that there was cross contamination with the transmission and the engine. He was able to drive to the rv repair facility and they removed and rebuilt the transmission. The number of cylinders were unknown. The current mileage was 26,332 and failure mileage was 24,085. Updated 03-05-08 *bf the consumer stated the rv should have been included in monaco tsb-124. Updated 03/05/08 *tr
Tl*- the contact stated that october 20, 2006, the coolant was leaking from the vehicle. The contact notice fluid at rear of the motor home was leaking on ground. The contact stated they contacted moore towing company. Moore towing inspected the problem and was told that they were having a coolant leak. Moore towing stated that transmission oil and coolant was mixing together and was told not to drive motor home. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being repaired, a mr. Courtney evans, service...
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advisor for hill truck, order a transmission cooler for the motor home. The contact stated that he called technical department for the manufacture, and they knew of no coolant problems. The contact was told by mr. Evans that he was informed that there may have been a bulletin for monaco vehicles. The contact stated that they did their own research and found that they were 21 monaco motor homes listed on the bulletin (#124), but not for the beaver contessa. Contact received a letter from manufacturer on 12/11/06 stating that there would be no reimbursement for his repairs. Updated 2/15/2007 - *nm
Dt: took rv motorhome to dealer for recall repair. The dealership referred consumer to another shop because they did not do brakes, however the shop they referred him charged him for recall repairs. When the consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer for reimbursement, they refused to reimburse the consumer. *Ak *nm
2000 Beaver contessa experiencing problems with the brake equipment. *Mr the brake problem existed since the vehicle was purchased. The first trip that the consumer had taken with this vehicle, the brakes failed. The consumer requested reimbursement. Recall campaign# 02v278000. *Sc *jb
Upon receiving a recall notice regarding the brakes. The consumer has been unable to reach any one to perform the recall. The manufacturing company name was beaver. Spectrac, suspension center incorporated. 405 East baseline road, gilbert az 85233, 480-545-5533. Consumer has tried to contact them several times. His calls go unanswered. Please provide any information. Recall number 02v278000. Montico file number ro2175. Consumer has received tow letters and neither has been answered. *Jb
A fire started around the right front wheel rim. The manufacturer replaced the brake caliper and turned the rotor. Two months later the problem recurred, the dealer replaced all the brake components. *Jb
Questions about the Beaver Contessa
Which Beaver Contessa years have the most problems?
Which Beaver Contessa years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2002 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Contessa years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Beaver Contessa problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (5), transmission & drivetrain (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Beaver Contessa have?
NHTSA lists 8 recalls across all Beaver Contessa model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data