Safari Coach Cheetah 2003

Model Cheetah made in 2003 by Safari Coach got 1 consumer complain there are 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment. There were some recalls concerningequipment, suspension.

Model 2003

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
07V423000MONACO COACH CORPORATIONfrom 05/25/1996 to 06/21/2002V (Vehicle)346303/13/2008ODIMONACO COACH CORPORATION09/06/200709/13/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Consequence SummaryRelease of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryMonaco will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or monaco at 1-877-466-6226.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
SUSPENSION - FRONT
04V038000MONACO COACH CORPORATIONfrom 02/04/2002 to 10/24/2003V (Vehicle)215603/01/2004MFRMONACO COACH CORPORATION01/28/200402/04/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain motorhomes, the i-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension could crack and break due to an inadequate welding process.
Consequence SummaryThe i-beams on the front axle and the panard bracket on the rear axle could crack and break causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the original i-beam. also, dealers will weld the stiffeners from the panard bar bracket to the center differential of the rear axle housing. owner notification began march 1, 2004. owners should contact monaco at 1-877-466-6226.
NotesMonaco recall no. r03024.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
05V053000MONACO COACH CORPORATIONfrom 11/30/2001 to 10/01/2004V (Vehicle)282703/29/2005MFRMONACO COACH CORPORATION02/14/200502/14/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain class a motor homes, the spacer plate under the trailing arms had a transverse weld which creates a heat riser and cause the trailing arms to crack.
Consequence SummaryThis could create rough driving conditions and damage to rear suspension system. the driver could loose control of the motorhome and a crash could occur without prior notice.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the replace the trailing arms for cracks and replacing the trailing arms and u-bolts in the rear suspension of the motorhomes free of charge. the recall began on march 29, 2005. owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
NotesMonaco recall no. r04062.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
12408/13/200310003083Jb radiator inner cooler failure on aluminum radiators. *tt10/07/2003
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG LINES AND FITTINGS
13109/01/200310005615During the factory inspection process, it was determined that some units could possibly have their lp lines too close to the slide-out hardware. as a precaution, monaco coach is recommending the lowering of the lp tanks to reduce the chang03/08/2004

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
01/01/19011
 2003 safari safari cheetah motorhome. recall concerning the trailing arm*cw the consumer stated the manufacturer was purchased by another company and no one wants to assume responsibility for the repairs, leaving the consumer to pay for the repairs, even though a recall was issued. *jb