NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Beaver Monterey Recalls & Complaints
The 1997 Beaver Monterey has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Beaver dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Beaver Monterey. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1997 Beaver Monterey owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Beaver Monterey.
Most-cited components
- Equipment 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #549120 · Filed
LEAK IN SEWAGE COMPARTMENT. YH
MONACO/REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNIT FIRE
NHTSA #03V166000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported May 8, 2003 · MONACO COACH CORP.
Defect 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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer remedy
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).
Other Beaver Monterey model years
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