NHTSA Recall 02V004007: Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
MONACO COACH CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 232 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Beaver Coach Patriot Thunder.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V004007 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R02198 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Report received | April 9, 2002 |
| Owner notification | September 30, 2002 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain motor homes equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
Safety 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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace these pedals. Owner notification began september 9, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-800-344-6332 or williams control at 1-503-684-8600.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V004007
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Beaver Coach Patriot Thunder | 2002 |
| Beaver Contessa | 2002 |
| Beaver Marquis | 2002 |
| Beaver Monterey | 2002 |
| Beaver Patriot | 2002 |
| Safari Coach Cheetah | 2002 |
| Safari Coach Sahara | 2002 |
| Safari Zanzibar | 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.