Recalls for 1998 Beaver Patriot

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

Posted on: 2002-10-23
Description
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.  

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

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Monaco recall no. R02175. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236)

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Posted on: 2003-05-12
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236)