- The 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.
- The risk
- These vehicles do not comply with the regulations.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Beaver Monterey Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2001 Beaver Monterey with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (3). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in March 2003 for the labels. For comparison, the 2000 has 0 and the 2002 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Monterey year, for its age
#300 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Beaver Monterey problems
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2001 Beaver Monterey recalls 4
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
- 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.
- 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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3 complaints about the 2001 Beaver Monterey
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Beaver Monterey: every year compared
All Monterey years2001 Beaver Monterey vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Beaver Monterey | 3 | 4 | C | |
| 2001 Beaver Patriot | 3 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Beaver Contessa | 1 | 3 | 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 Monterey
Does the 2001 Beaver Monterey have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2001 Beaver Monterey: labels (March 2003); 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 Monterey?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (3).
How many complaints has the 2001 Beaver Monterey had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 13, 2004 and the latest on July 22, 2011. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Beaver Monterey a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 42 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Beaver Monterey 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 Monterey years have the most complaints?
2001 (3), 1997 (1). See every Beaver Monterey year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Beaver Monterey 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