- 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
2002 Beaver Patriot Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 Beaver Patriot with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2002 for the foundation components. For comparison, the 2001 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Patriot year, for its age
#439 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Beaver Patriot problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2002 Beaver Patriot recalls 2
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 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.
- The risk
- If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace these pedals. Owner notification began september 9, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-800-344-6332 or williams control at 1-503-684-8600.
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1 complaints about the 2002 Beaver Patriot
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The vehicle's bosh brakes failed prior to recall notification 02v27800. *Nm recall campaign; on bosh brakes. The consumers brakes and wheels completely froze on one front wheel. The service department found all four rotors, calipers, and pads were warped and scored with less than 5000 miles of usage. *Tc *jb
Beaver Patriot: every year compared
All Patriot years2002 Beaver Patriot vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Beaver Patriot | 1 | 2 | C | |
| 2002 Beaver Contessa | 2 | 2 | B | 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 2002 Beaver Patriot
Does the 2002 Beaver Patriot have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Beaver Patriot: foundation components (October 2002); accelerator pedal (April 2002). 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 2002 Beaver Patriot?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Beaver Patriot had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 19, 2005 and the latest on January 19, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Beaver Patriot a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Beaver Patriot 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 Patriot years have the most complaints?
1999 (5), 2000 (4), 1996 (3). See every Beaver Patriot year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 Beaver Patriot 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