1997 Beaver Monterey Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Beaver Monterey, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Beaver Monterey
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
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1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Beaver Monterey have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Because of a poor design, the heavy overweight on the real axle caused steering difficulty. Yh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 19, 1999 · Suspension
Compare Beaver Monterey model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Beaver Monterey model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Beaver Monterey | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Beaver Monterey | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 Beaver Monterey | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 Beaver Monterey | 4 | 3 |
| 2002 Beaver Monterey | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1997 Beaver Monterey
How do I know if my 1997 Beaver Monterey has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Beaver Monterey; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Beaver dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V166000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Beaver models
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.