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2008 Beaver Patriot

Component

Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector

Consequence of Defect

on certain class a motor homes equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85 and rcs85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a stick or bind condition.

Corrective Action

this condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

monaco is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07e101). the recall is expected to begin during january 2008. owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545 or trw at 1-765-429-1768.

2007 Beaver Patriot

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor

Consequence of Defect

on certain class a motor homes, the windshield wiper motors are under-fused and the fuse may fail.

Corrective Action

if the fuse fails, the windshield wipers will stop functioning which would result in a decrease of the visibility of the operator and could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new 15 amp auto resetting circuit breaker fuse on the vehicle. the recall began on december 15, 2006. owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

2006 Beaver Patriot

Component

Steering

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes, an improper nut and bolt combination was used to clamp the intermediate shaft onto the steering shaft. without the proper nut and bolt combination, the nut can loosen prematurely and allow the bolt to come out which could allow the intermediate shaft to become disconnected from the steering column shaft.

Corrective Action

loss of steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the nut and bolt combination. if the improper combination is installed, dealers will replace it with a new nut and bolt. if the combination is correct, dealers will re-torque the existing combination. the recall began on november 21, 2006. owners may contact monaco at 1-800--685-6545.

2004 Beaver Patriot

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, 'tire selection and rims.' the federal identification labels contains incorrect information regarding the rim size and tire inflation rating as well as an incorrect rating for the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and front gross axle weight rating (gawr).

Corrective Action

this misprint could lead to an incorrect rim being placed on the unit that would not be rated for the gawr, in addition to overloading the unit and over-inflating the tires. driving with over-inflated tires can cause or contribute to premature tire failure that could result in a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a corrected federal identification label and installation instructions. if an owner wishes, a dealer can place the label on for them. the recall began on august 30, 2004. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

2003 Beaver Patriot

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

Consequence of Defect

certain motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 104, 'windshield wiping and washing systems.' the windshield wiper assembly was installed without proper support allowing the wiper assembly to bind and/or break.

Corrective Action

this failure could result in inadequate visibility in adverse weather conditions, which could lead to injury or a crash could occur without warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new style of wiper assembly and add support for the new wiper assembly. the recall began on july 23, 2004. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

2002 Beaver Patriot

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

monaco will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or monaco at 1-877-466-6226.

2002 Beaver Patriot

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

2002 Beaver Patriot

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.

Recall Notes

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.

2001 Beaver Patriot

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

monaco will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or monaco at 1-877-466-6226.

2001 Beaver Patriot

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Recall Notes

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.

2001 Beaver Patriot

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Recall Notes

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.

2001 Beaver Patriot

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.

Recall Notes

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.

2000 Beaver Patriot

Component

Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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 can lead to premature wear of the socket.

Corrective Action

if this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. owner notification began march 16, 2001. 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 at 1-800-344-6332 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.

2000 Beaver Patriot

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

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 detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.

Corrective Action

this could disable the anti-lock function on the affected wheel without providing the required operator warning that the abs function requires servicing.

Recall Notes

the abs ecu will be removed and replaced on these motor homes. meritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy scheduling for this campaign. owner notification is expected to begin during april/may 2001. 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 meritor wabco at 1-800-535-5560.

2000 Beaver Patriot

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

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 anti-lock brake modulator to react improperly while regulating hydraulic pressure to the appropriate wheel.

Corrective Action

failure of the anti-lock braking system could cause a loss of control of the vehicle in certain braking situations.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a wiring harness update, which properly routes the electrical signal from the ecu to the modulator. 7owner notification is expected to begin july 13, 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 safari/beaver/harney at 1-800-344-6332.

2000 Beaver Patriot

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

monaco will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or monaco at 1-877-466-6226.

2000 Beaver Patriot

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Recall Notes

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.

2000 Beaver Patriot

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Recall Notes

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.

2000 Beaver Patriot

Component

Other

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes equipped with fabric covered front overhead tv facia surround. the front overhead television could come loose from its mounting, and fall from the cabinet.

Corrective Action

this could cause personal injury to vehicle occupants.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a safety retaining bracket.

2000 Beaver Patriot

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.

Recall Notes

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.

1999 Beaver Patriot

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

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 detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.

Corrective Action

this could disable the anti-lock function on the affected wheel without providing the required operator warning that the abs function requires servicing.

Recall Notes

the abs ecu will be removed and replaced on these motor homes. meritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy scheduling for this campaign. owner notification is expected to begin during april/may 2001. 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 meritor wabco at 1-800-535-5560.

1999 Beaver Patriot

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

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 anti-lock brake modulator to react improperly while regulating hydraulic pressure to the appropriate wheel.

Corrective Action

failure of the anti-lock braking system could cause a loss of control of the vehicle in certain braking situations.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a wiring harness update, which properly routes the electrical signal from the ecu to the modulator. 7owner notification is expected to begin july 13, 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 safari/beaver/harney at 1-800-344-6332.

1999 Beaver Patriot

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

monaco will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or monaco at 1-877-466-6226.

1999 Beaver Patriot

Component

Other

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes equipped with fabric covered front overhead tv facia surround. the front overhead television could come loose from its mounting, and fall from the cabinet.

Corrective Action

this could cause personal injury to vehicle occupants.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a safety retaining bracket.

1999 Beaver Patriot

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

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 the sealed, pressurized cooling unit through a small crack.

Corrective Action

if a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Recall Notes

norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement cooling unit free of charge. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005 or monaco at 574-862-7211.

1999 Beaver Patriot

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.

Recall Notes

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.

1998 Beaver Patriot

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

monaco will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or monaco at 1-877-466-6226.

1998 Beaver Patriot

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

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 the sealed, pressurized cooling unit through a small crack.

Corrective Action

if a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Recall Notes

norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement cooling unit free of charge. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005 or monaco at 574-862-7211.

1998 Beaver Patriot

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.

Recall Notes

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.

1997 Beaver Patriot

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle:Lpg Furnace

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes equipped with aqua-hot heating systems, model 431-3 zone with engine loop. fiberglass insulating material located under the burner head on the floor of the heater enclosure, can become soaked with fluids (ethylene glycol and/or diesel fuel).

Corrective Action

if an electrical short occurs, a fire could result.

Recall Notes

vehicle systems inc. will conduct the owner notification for this campaign. dealers will remove the insulation from beneath the diesel heating unit as well as from behind the control thermostat and air-conditioning heating element access covers.

1997 Beaver Patriot

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

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 the sealed, pressurized cooling unit through a small crack.

Corrective Action

if a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Recall Notes

norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement cooling unit free of charge. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005 or monaco at 574-862-7211.

1996 Beaver Patriot

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle:Lpg Furnace

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes equipped with aqua-hot heating systems, model 431-3 zone with engine loop. fiberglass insulating material located under the burner head on the floor of the heater enclosure, can become soaked with fluids (ethylene glycol and/or diesel fuel).

Corrective Action

if an electrical short occurs, a fire could result.

Recall Notes

vehicle systems inc. will conduct the owner notification for this campaign. dealers will remove the insulation from beneath the diesel heating unit as well as from behind the control thermostat and air-conditioning heating element access covers.