- The 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.
- The risk
- This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Beaver Contessa Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Beaver Contessa with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in October 2002 for the foundation components. For comparison, the 2000 has 4 and the 2002 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Contessa year, for its age
#442 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Beaver Contessa problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2001 Beaver Contessa recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The 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.
- The risk
- Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The risk
- Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
- The 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.
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1 complaints about the 2001 Beaver Contessa
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Beaver Contessa: every year compared
All Contessa years2001 Beaver Contessa vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Beaver Contessa | 1 | 3 | C | |
| 2001 Beaver Patriot | 3 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Beaver Monterey | 3 | 4 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2001 Beaver Contessa
Does the 2001 Beaver Contessa have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Beaver Contessa: foundation components (October 2002); buckle assembly (April 2001); buckle assembly (March 2001). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Beaver Contessa?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Beaver Contessa had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 13, 2003 and the latest on February 13, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Beaver Contessa a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Beaver Contessa year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Beaver Contessa years have the most complaints?
2000 (4), 2002 (2), 2001 (1). See every Beaver Contessa year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Beaver Contessa has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data