Safari Coach Sahara 2002

Model Sahara made in 2002 by Safari Coach got 4 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, suspension and vehicle speed control.

Sahara year 2002

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2002

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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
02V278000	MONACO COACH CORP.	from 04/10/1998 to 09/03/2002	V (Vehicle)	8581	08/18/2004	ODI	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	10/22/2002	10/23/2002
Defect Summary	On certain motor homes, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and abs sensors.
Consequence Summary	This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will inspect the front and rear brake calipers for corrosion and replace or rebuild the calipers as necessary. the recall began on august 18, 2004. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Notes	Monaco recall no. r02175.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
02V004007	MONACO COACH CORP.	from 07/27/2001 to 10/16/2001	V (Vehicle)	232	09/30/2002	ODI	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	04/09/2002	04/24/2002
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	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.
Corrective Summary	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).

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
124	08/13/2003	10003083	Jb radiator inner cooler failure on aluminum radiators. *tt	10/07/2003
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG LINES AND FITTINGS
131	09/01/2003	10005615	During 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 chang	03/08/2004

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
SERVICE BRAKES
09/03/2012	17800	1
	My 2002 safari sahara has already had the bosch front calipers replaced in 2004 or 2005 because of sticking and causing excessive heat on the rotors which could result in wheel fires. while trying to evacuate from new orleans on 9-3-12, the front brakes experienced overheating again which meant that i was unable to drive my motorhome away from the path hurricane isaac. both front rotors got so hot that the abs sensors quit working. i have not contacted monaco because i will most likely get another run-around like last time they fixed the brakes. the 1st time they overheated was after one of their authorized mechanics took both calipers apart and put them back together again stating there was nothing wrong with them. after driving about 5 miles, both front wheels overheated. i don't know what kind of statute of limitations recalls have on vehicles, but after not driving my motor home for about 1 year, i should not have to worry about the brakes overheating. *tr
09/03/2012	17800
	My 2002 safari sahara has already had the bosch front calipers replaced in 2004 or 2005 because of sticking and causing excessive heat on the rotors which could result in wheel fires. while trying to evacuate from new orleans on 9-3-12, the front brakes experienced overheating again which meant that i was unable to drive my motorhome away from the path hurricane isaac. both front rotors got so hot that the abs sensors quit working. i have not contacted monaco because i will most likely get another run-around like last time they fixed the brakes. the 1st time they overheated was after one of their authorized mechanics took both calipers apart and put them back together again stating there was nothing wrong with them. after driving about 5 miles, both front wheels overheated. i don't know what kind of statute of limitations recalls have on vehicles, but after not driving my motor home for about 1 year, i should not have to worry about the brakes overheating.