2001 Beaver PATRIOT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
11,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 3 complaints (66.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 100.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 66.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 33.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 2; Electrical System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 1; Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights: 1; Parking Brake: 1; Power Train: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 |
2004: 3
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10048751 · 2004-02-24 (February 24, 2004)
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THERE IS A BURNING SMELL, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL SOMETIMES FEELS SPONGY. *AK BRAKE WORK WAS DONE WITHOUT THE CONSUMER'S KNOWLEDGE. EVER SINCE THEN, THERE HAS BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. *PH THE ROTORS WERE CRACKED, THE PLUMBING FLEX HOSE WAS BROKEN, THE BACK CLEARANCE LIGHT WAS OUT, THE FURNITURE WINDOW TREATMENT VALANCE COMPLETELY FELL OFF, THE WERE STRESS CRACKS IN THE FIBERGLASS, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, ELECTRICAL FAILURES, REPEATED LEVELER FAILURES, REPEATED AQUA HOT SYSTEM FAILURES, ENGINE OVERHEATING, MA…
Owner-reported narrative. 11,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10048751 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10057151 · 2004-01-23 (January 23, 2004)
2001 BEAVER PATRIOT THUNDER COACH HAD BEEN UNDERGOING REPAIRS FOR TRANSMISSION AND LEVELERS. *PH THERE WERE ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE BOSCH BRAKES. *TT *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10057151 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10057637 · 2004-02-06 (February 6, 2004)
MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT SENDING OUT ANY NOTIFICATION OF BRAKE ASSEMBLY RECALL 02V27800 TO CONSUMERS BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT HONORING THE RECALL SINCE THEY DID NOT THINK IT WAS VALID.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10057637 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
01V097001 · Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Reported: 2001-04-17 (April 17, 2001)
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.
Consequence: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗01V128003 · Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Reported: 2001-03-30 (March 30, 2001)
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.
Consequence: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗02V278000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
Reported: 2002-10-22 (October 22, 2002)
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗