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...
1997-2002 · 5 model years
Beaver Monterey Problems by year
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Beaver Monterey across 5 model years, and it has 8 recalls. The 2001 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3), while 1997 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the suspension.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Monterey 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 Monterey problems
Beaver Monterey recalls 8
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.
Covers2001 Beaver Monterey
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: 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 Monterey complaints
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...
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system is used on several models spaning several years and models. The safari corp. Sold out to monoco coach corp. They are aware and will not help. I have over $10,000.00 Invested replacing all components, by varoius dealers and a factory service center. Someone will be killed or severly harmed if they buy one of these used and are unaware of the extremely poor brakes. *Tt
Request for reimbursement for bosch brakes recall repair costs.*Mr 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...
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manufacturer. The manufacturer told the consumer to submit the invoice for reimbursement. A short time later the consumer was contacted by the manufacturer stating that his claim was denied. *Nm the consumer sent a letter of complaint and was then contacted by the manufacturer, who told the consumer he should receive reimbursement with 4 to 6 weeks. *Jb
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. *Ak
Because of a poor design, the heavy overweight on the real axle caused steering difficulty. Yh
Questions about the Beaver Monterey
Which Beaver Monterey years have the most problems?
Which Beaver Monterey years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Beaver Monterey problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (3), suspension (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Beaver Monterey have?
NHTSA lists 8 recalls across all Beaver Monterey 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