Safari Coach Zanzibar 2004
Model Zanzibar made in 2004 by Safari Coach got 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 2004
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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| SUSPENSION - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V038000 | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | from 02/04/2002 to 10/24/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 2156 | 03/01/2004 | MFR | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 01/28/2004 | 02/04/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorhomes, the i-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension could crack and break due to an inadequate welding process. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The 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 Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Monaco recall no. r03024.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 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 |
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| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 145 | 06/01/2004 | 145 | 10007510 | The oil filter access cover may be blocked by the generator slide stop support tube. *mj | 06/29/2004 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 040621 | 06/30/2004 | 10009683 | The addition of a hold down bracket on the wardrobe slide-out mechanism used on certain coaches. various modles including 2004 holiday rambler endeavor, and monaco diplomat. *tt | 10/15/2004 | |