2002 SAFARI COACH TREK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
12
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 SAFARI COACH TREK
The 2002 SAFARI COACH TREK has received a total of 12 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, PARKING BRAKE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by MONACO COACH CORPORATION for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (4 complaints), Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (2 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 SAFARI COACH TREK
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2002 SAFARI COACH TREK, potentially affecting up to 8,610 vehicles.
Recall 02V278000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
| 8,581 vehicles affected
Defect: ON 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: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS 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.
View full details →Recall 03V268000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 29 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON THE WORKHORSE P-SERIES CHASSIS, THE PARKING BRAKE BRACKET IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED TO THE CHASSIS AND CAN BE BENT OR BROKEN WHEN APPLIED.
Consequence: THE PARKING BRAKE COULD BE DISENGAGED AND ALLOW THE MOTOR HOME TO ROLL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD ADDITIONAL WELDS TO THE PARKING BRAKE BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 21, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 SAFARI COACH TREK
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 SAFARI COACH TREK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Valvegauge | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyu Bolt Leaf Spring To Axle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE COOLING UNIT IN THE REFRIGERATOR WAS LEAKING COOLANT FLUID OUT OF THE BACK OF THE REFRIGERATOR. THE REFRIGERATOR WAS DISCONNECTED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE COOLING UNIT HAD FAILED. THE ENTIRE REFRIGERATOR WAS REPLACED. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL #06E076000, WHICH PERTAINS TO RECREATIONAL VEHICLE EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.*AK UPDATED 12/28/06. *JB
NAR 03/03/2003 THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE 2002 SAFARI TREK MOTOR HOME VALVES. *CB
THE BRAKES, ENGINE, AND SUSPENSION ALL FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER DROVE TO OREGON TO THE MANUFACTURER AND THE PROBLEMS COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *JB
THE BRAKES, ENGINE, AND SUSPENSION ALL FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER DROVE TO OREGON TO THE MANUFACTURER AND THE PROBLEMS COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *JB
THE BRAKES, ENGINE, AND SUSPENSION ALL FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER DROVE TO OREGON TO THE MANUFACTURER AND THE PROBLEMS COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2002 SAFARI COACH TREK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 SAFARI COACH TREK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 SAFARI COACH TREK
MONACO COACH CORPORATION has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2002 SAFARI COACH TREK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
127 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
CORRECT WIRE CONNECTIONS FOR THE 12VDC SUPPLY TO THE HEATER AND POWER CAB SEATS. *SCC
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 SAFARI COACH TREK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SAFARI COACH TREK
- 1997 SAFARI COACH TREK — 3 complaints
- 1998 SAFARI COACH TREK — 1 complaint
- 1999 SAFARI COACH TREK — 0 complaints
- 2000 SAFARI COACH TREK — 2 complaints
- 2001 SAFARI COACH TREK — 0 complaints
- 2002 SAFARI COACH TREK (current)
- 2003 SAFARI COACH TREK — 2 complaints
- 2004 SAFARI COACH TREK — 2 complaints
- 2005 SAFARI COACH TREK — 1 complaint
- 2006 SAFARI COACH TREK — 1 complaint
- 2007 SAFARI COACH TREK — 0 complaints
Other SAFARI COACH Models
- SAFARI COACH SAHARA — 20 total complaints
- SAFARI COACH SIMBA — 15 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