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1998–2000 Beaver Marquis, 1999–2000 Beaver Patriot Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH FABRIC COVERED FRONT…

NHTSA campaign 00V250000 · Unknown / Other · filed Sep 1, 2000 · verified Sep 13, 2026

Units reported
577
Manufacturer
SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.
Risk
Crash / injury
Owner letters
Mailing began Oct 18, 2000

The defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH FABRIC COVERED FRONT OVERHEAD TV FACIA SURROUND. THE FRONT OVERHEAD TELEVISION COULD COME LOOSE FROM ITS MOUNTING, AND FALL FROM THE CABINET.

The risk

THIS COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

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The fix — what to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SAFETY RETAINING BRACKET.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 18, 2000. 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 SMC AT 1-800-344-6332.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V250000. Data last verified Sep 13, 2026.