Safari Cheetah 2004
Model Cheetah made in 2004 by Safari got 5 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, steering and suspension.
Model 2004
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 06/06/2005 | 24120 | 1 | 03/18/2004 |
| Dt: the consumer stated on 2004 safari cheetah motor home monaco the generator rolled out of its latches. it rolled forward to the end of the stop. the generator was on rails and latches down. there were bolts on each side that were suppose to hold the generator in place. the bolts broke and the generator rolled. the consumer talked to the factory repair center, and had the problem fixed. the consumer wanted to be sure that this was reported. *ak | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 0 | 3 | 01/26/2004 |
| This complaint is in regard to a safari trek 31 motorhome manufactured by monaco coach corp vin # 5b4mp67g443378612. the coach is on a workhorse 22 chassis manufactured by workhorse custom chassis llc. the problem is the steering and suspension provide unsafe handling. the coach rabbit hunts, bounds, sways, and rocks from side to side to the point where it is nearly uncontrollable. to date i have added a true center steering control system made by blue ox. this helped the steering problem, but did not correct it or the other unsafe handling characteristics. the dealer who sold us the unit indicated that workhorse had a fix that involved replacing the shock absorbers with heavy duty shock absorbers and adding a anti-sway bar. these i was informed must be paid for by the owner. workhorse and safari did not agree to fix this known handling safety problem even though they are aware of it and know the fix. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 0 | 3 | 01/26/2004 |
| This complaint is in regard to a safari trek 31 motorhome manufactured by monaco coach corp vin # 5b4mp67g443378612. the coach is on a workhorse 22 chassis manufactured by workhorse custom chassis llc. the problem is the steering and suspension provide unsafe handling. the coach rabbit hunts, bounds, sways, and rocks from side to side to the point where it is nearly uncontrollable. to date i have added a true center steering control system made by blue ox. this helped the steering problem, but did not correct it or the other unsafe handling characteristics. the dealer who sold us the unit indicated that workhorse had a fix that involved replacing the shock absorbers with heavy duty shock absorbers and adding a anti-sway bar. these i was informed must be paid for by the owner. workhorse and safari did not agree to fix this known handling safety problem even though they are aware of it and know the fix. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Recall regarding 2004 safari cheetah's front suspension.*mr the dealer never disclosed the recall at the time the vehicle was purchased. the recall was for the i-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension and the rear axle panard bar. the recall stated that they had faulty welds that could crack and cause the driver to lose control and crash. the vehicle was inspected and it was determined that the rear repairs had been done but the front had not. the mechanic assured the consumer that the welds were holding and no cracks were visually evident. the consumer contacted the manufacturer who ordered the parts for the recall. the vehicle was finally repaired. *nm | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 0 | 3 | 01/26/2004 |
| This complaint is in regard to a safari trek 31 motorhome manufactured by monaco coach corp vin # 5b4mp67g443378612. the coach is on a workhorse 22 chassis manufactured by workhorse custom chassis llc. the problem is the steering and suspension provide unsafe handling. the coach rabbit hunts, bounds, sways, and rocks from side to side to the point where it is nearly uncontrollable. to date i have added a true center steering control system made by blue ox. this helped the steering problem, but did not correct it or the other unsafe handling characteristics. the dealer who sold us the unit indicated that workhorse had a fix that involved replacing the shock absorbers with heavy duty shock absorbers and adding a anti-sway bar. these i was informed must be paid for by the owner. workhorse and safari did not agree to fix this known handling safety problem even though they are aware of it and know the fix. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | MESA | BEAUDRY RV | ||
| WA | FIVE | GREAT AMERICAN RV |