Safari Coach Simba 2007
Model Simba made in 2007 by Safari Coach got 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding steering and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 2007
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 | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - INSTRUMENT PANEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V016000 | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | from 09/08/2006 to 10/23/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 171 | 02/09/2007 | MFR | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 01/24/2007 | 01/24/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes, an incorrect screw was used to install the black and white crt back-up monitor in the dash. the incorrect screws are 1/4 longer than specified and may contact a pc board inside the monitor which could potentially hit a high voltage circuit on the pc board of approximately 10,000-13,000 volts. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the screw makes contact with the high voltage tracer on the pc board and someone would touch the screw head while the power is on, an electrical shock could occur causing injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the back-up monitor to verify the operation of the monitor free of charge. if the monitor is operating properly, the repair will consist of replacing the incorrect screw with the specified screw and testing for proper operation. if the monitor is not operating properly on initial inspection, the monitor will be replaced using the correct screw. the recall began on february 9, 2007. owners may contact monaco at 877-332-9239. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Monaco recall no. r06040.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. | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V361000 | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 2941 | MFR | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 09/19/2006 | 09/20/2006 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with gm 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. if the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Workhorse is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225). dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can 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 |
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| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
| 08-02-01 | 03/04/2008 | SB-08-02-01 | 10024481 | Monaco coach corporation has had several requests that the model year 2007-08 safari simba rd units accelerator pedal be moved out from the the firewall closer to the driver. *nj updated 3/3/10. *pe | 04/18/2008 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||||
| 08-02-01 | 03/04/2008 | SB-08-02-01 | 10024481 | Monaco coach corporation has had several requests that the model year 2007-08 safari simba rd units accelerator pedal be moved out from the the firewall closer to the driver. *nj updated 3/3/10. *pe | 04/18/2008 |