Recall 00V173000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Defect in 1999-2000 SAFARI ZANZIBAR
RECALL This recall affects up to 691 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 00V173000 |
| Manufacturer | SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 691 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1999 SAFARI CONTINENTAL, 1999 SAFARI SERENGETTI, 1999 SAFARI COACH SAHARA, 1999 SAFARI ZANZIBAR, 1999 HARNEY RENEGADE, 1999 BEAVER CONTESSA, 1999 BEAVER MONTEREY, 1999 BEAVER PATRIOT, 2000 SAFARI ZANZIBAR, 2000 BEAVER MONTEREY, 2000 BEAVER CONTESSA, 2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL, 2000 SAFARI SERENGETTI, 2000 SAFARI COACH SAHARA, 2000 BEAVER PATRIOT, 2000 HARNEY RENEGADE
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1999 AND 2000 MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 2 AND NOVEMBER 20, 1999, AND EQUIPPED WITH ABS SYSTEMS WITH BRAKE WIRING HARNESS PART #2505168. THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WHICH CONNECTS TO THE MODULATOR WAS MIS-WIRED CAUSING THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MODULATOR TO REACT IMPROPERLY WHILE REGULATING HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TO THE APPROPRIATE WHEEL.
Safety Consequence
FAILURE OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IN CERTAIN BRAKING SITUATIONS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS UPDATE, WHICH PROPERLY ROUTES THE ELECTRICAL SIGNAL FROM THE ECU TO THE MODULATOR. 7OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 13, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAFARI/BEAVER/HARNEY AT 1-800-344-6332.
Related Recalls for SAFARI
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02V278000 | 2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 8,581 | |
| 02V004007 | 2002 SAFARI ZANZIBAR | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 232 | |
| 01V044004 | 2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 117 | |
| 01V097001 | 2001 SAFARI SERENGETTI | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 828 | |
| 01V128003 | 2001 SAFARI CONTINENTAL | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 828 | |
| 98V167009 | 1997 SAFARI CONTINENTAL | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE | 413 | |
| 97V089000 | 1997 SAFARI 2400 | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER | 10 | |
| 96V194005 | 1996 SAFARI SERENGETI | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 604 | |
| 95V017000 | 1995 SAFARI TREK | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 68 | |
| 01V130001 | 2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 1,438 |