Safari Coach Cheetah 2005

Model Cheetah made in 2005 by Safari Coach got 1 consumer complain there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . Technical service bulletines regarding steering. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, suspension.

Cheetah year 2005

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2005

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date	Regulation Part Number	FMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
05V291000	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	from 07/21/2003 to 07/27/2005	V (Vehicle)	647	08/30/2005	MFR	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	06/21/2005	06/21/2005	571	121
Defect Summary	Certain motor homes fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.' two delivery lines on the brake system were installed incorrectly.
Consequence Summary	This does not meet the standard requirements.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will switch the port hook-ups of the two delivery lines on the air brake system. the recall began on august 30, 2005. owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Notes	Monaco recall no. r05008.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.
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
05V053000	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	from 11/30/2001 to 10/01/2004	V (Vehicle)	2827	03/29/2005	MFR	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	02/14/2005	02/14/2005
Defect Summary	On 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 Summary	This 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 Summary	Dealers 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.
Notes	Monaco 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

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
STEERING
149	08/13/2004		10010352	The steering intermediate shaft boot may come loose from the floor. various models including 2005 safari sahara. *tt	11/16/2004

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
02/23/2009	45000	1
	Tl* the contact owns a 2005 safari coach cheetah. while driving 50 mph the rear trailing arms failed, which temporarily disabled vehicle control. he was able to regain control. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and technician concluded that the trailing arm needed to be replaced at an expense of $1500.00. he contacted the manufacturer in reference to recall# 05v05300(suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly). upon contact a representative stated that because the vehicle was previously repaired according to the recall, he was ineligible for an additional free remedy. no repairs were made. the failure and current mileages were 42,000. updated 10/29/09 cn the trailing arm broke which caused the consumer to loose control. updated 10/29/09 jb