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2002 Beaver Coach Patriot ThunderProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2002 Beaver Coach Patriot Thunder, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints41 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 5, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Beaver Coach Patriot Thunder has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system11
Equipment10
Service brakes, air10
Structure10
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2002 Beaver Coach Patriot Thunder recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-257 · Jun 5, 2008 · 8,587 vehicles

Risk. EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 02V-004 · Apr 9, 2002 · 232 vehicles

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Beaver Coach.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other Patriot Thunder year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Patriot Thunder median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Patriot Thunder owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAVE 2002 BEAVER CONTESSA MOTORHOME WITH A 330 CATAPILLAR ENGINE. RECENTLY I EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH MY ALTERNATOR WHICH TURNED OUT TO BE A BURNED WIRE IN THE WIRE HARNESS. THE WIRE CONNECTED FROM THE ALTERNATOR I TERMINAL TO THE STARTER RELAY. THE FIRE BURNED SEVERAL OTHER WIRES IN THE…
Complaint 10168362 · Sep 15, 2006

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