Vehicle recall 02V278000 · October 22, 2002
Beaver Patriot, Safari Coach Sahara and 25 more models
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,…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V278000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 22, 2002
- Filed by
- MONACO COACH CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- R02175
- Owner notification
- August 18, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,581
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Beaver Contessa (1999-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
- Beaver Monterey (1999-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
- Beaver Patriot (1998-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
- Beaver Coach Contessa (1998): 1998
- Beaver Coach Monterey (1998): 1998
- Beaver Coach Patriot Thunder (1998-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
- Harney Renegade (1998-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
- Holiday Rambler Admiral (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
- Holiday Rambler Admiral SE (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Holiday Rambler Ambassador (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
- Holiday Rambler Neptune (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Holiday Rambler Vacationer (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Monaco Coach Cayman (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Monaco Coach Knight (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
- Monaco Coach Lapalma (2001-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001
- Monaco Coach Monarch (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
- Monaco Coach Monarch SE (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Safari Cheetah (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
- Safari Continental (1999-2000): 2000, 1999
- Safari Zanzibar (1999-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
- Safari Coach Cheetah (2002): 2002
- Safari Coach Continental (1998): 1998
- Safari Coach Panther (2001): 2001
- Safari Coach Sahara (1998-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
- Safari Coach Serengeti (1998-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
- Safari Coach Trek (1999-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
- Safari Coach Trek Sport (2002): 2002
Has your Beaver been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Beaver dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.