Safari Zanzibar 2002

Model Zanzibar made in 2002 by Safari got 3 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, structure and suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control.

Model 2002

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
02V278000MONACO COACH CORP.from 04/10/1998 to 09/03/2002V (Vehicle)858108/18/2004ODISAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.10/22/200210/23/2002
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThis could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesMonaco 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).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
02V004007MONACO COACH CORP.from 07/27/2001 to 10/16/2001V (Vehicle)23209/30/2002ODISAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.04/09/200204/24/2002
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
140001
 A fire started behind the refrigerator due to the main wiring being defective. *jb
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
06/26/2002290001
 Suspension failed, causing the frame to become weak. dealer notified. *ak
SUSPENSION
06/26/2002290001
 Suspension failed, causing the frame to become weak. dealer notified. *ak