2006 SAFARI COACH SIMBA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 SAFARI COACH SIMBA
The 2006 SAFARI COACH SIMBA has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN, STEERING, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Recalls for the 2006 SAFARI COACH SIMBA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2006 SAFARI COACH SIMBA, potentially affecting up to 3,547 vehicles.
Recall 08V578000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
| 202 vehicles affected
Defect: MONACO IS RECALLING 202 MY 2006 MONARCH SE, MY 2009 RIPTIDE, MY 2006 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL SE, MY 2007-2009 ARISTA, MY 2007-2009 SAFARI PASSAGE, MY 2006 SIMBA AND TREK GAS, AND MY 2006-2007 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE AND TRAIL-AIRE MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY...
Consequence: IF THE DRAG LINK WERE TO SEPARATE FROM THE PITMAN ARM, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT HAVE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.
Remedy: MONACO IS WORKING WITH WORKHORSE TO REPLACE AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM (PLEASE SEE 08V442). OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-946-7731 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
View full details →Recall 06V226000 — STEERING
| 404 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.
Consequence: THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06V148000) AND WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
View full details →Recall 06V361000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 2,941 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 SAFARI COACH SIMBA
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 SAFARI COACH SIMBA.
Safety Rating for the 2006 SAFARI COACH SIMBA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 SAFARI COACH SIMBA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 SAFARI COACH SIMBA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 SAFARI COACH SIMBA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SAFARI COACH SIMBA
- 2004 SAFARI COACH SIMBA — 2 complaints
- 2005 SAFARI COACH SIMBA — 11 complaints
- 2006 SAFARI COACH SIMBA (current)
- 2007 SAFARI COACH SIMBA — 2 complaints
Other SAFARI COACH Models
- SAFARI COACH TREK — 24 total complaints
- SAFARI COACH SAHARA — 20 total complaints
- SAFARI COACH CHEETAH — 14 total complaints
- SAFARI COACH ZANZIBAR — 6 total complaints
- SAFARI COACH SAFARI CLASS C — 3 total complaints
- SAFARI COACH TREK GAS — 3 total complaints
- SAFARI COACH 1976CHEETAH — 2 total complaints
- SAFARI COACH IVORY — 2 total complaints