Recall 01V130001 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK Defect in 1999-2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,438 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V130001 |
| Manufacturer | SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,438 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK |
| Affected Vehicles |
1999 BEAVER MARQUIS, 1999 SAFARI CONTINENTAL, 1999 SAFARI CHEETAH, 1999 SAFARI SERENGETTI, 1999 SAFARI COACH SAHARA, 1999 BEAVER SOLITAIRE, 1999 BEAVER MONTEREY, 1999 BEAVER PATRIOT, 1999 HARNEY RENEGADE, 1999 HARNEY RIATA, 1999 SAFARI ZANZIBAR, 1999 BEAVER CONTESSA, 2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL, 2000 BEAVER MONTEREY, 2000 BEAVER MARQUIS, 2000 BEAVER CONTESSA, 2000 SAFARI CHEETAH, 2000 SAFARI ZANZIBAR, 2000 SAFARI SERENGETTI, 2000 BEAVER SOLITAIRE, 2000 HARNEY RENEGADE, 2000 HARNEY RIATA, 2000 SAFARI COACH SAHARA, 2000 BEAVER PATRIOT
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO PHASE 1, D-VERSION ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." AN INTERNAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM IN THE ABS MAY NOT DETECT AN EXTREME WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AIR GAP. SUCH A CONDITION COULD POSSIBLY OCCUR DURING (1) ORIGINAL ASSEMBLY OR (2) SUBSEQUENT WHEEL END SERVICE.
Safety Consequence
THIS COULD DISABLE THE ANTI-LOCK FUNCTION ON THE AFFECTED WHEEL WITHOUT PROVIDING THE REQUIRED OPERATOR WARNING THAT THE ABS FUNCTION REQUIRES SERVICING.
Remedy
THE ABS ECU WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED ON THESE MOTOR HOMES. MERITOR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY SCHEDULING FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL/MAY 2001. 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 MERITOR WABCO AT 1-800-535-5560.
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 | |
| 00V173000 | 2000 SAFARI ZANZIBAR | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 691 | |
| 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 |