2003 SAFARI COACH TREK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 SAFARI COACH TREK
The 2003 SAFARI COACH TREK has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Valvegauge (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 SAFARI COACH TREK
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2003 SAFARI COACH TREK, potentially affecting up to 13,971 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 →Recall 03V068000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
| 5,361 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
Consequence: IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 7, 2003. 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 SAFARI COACH TREK
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 SAFARI COACH TREK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Valvegauge | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER HAD TO WORK AT DRIVING TO CONSTANTLY CORRECT THE VEHICLE'S WANDERING AND SWAYING. (NAR) *PH THE MANUFACTURER ASSURED THE CONSUMER THAT IT WAS SIMPLY A MATTER OF CORRECTING THE TIRE PRESSURE TO GET THE RV TO STEER PROPERLY. AFTER CHANGING THE TIRE PRESSURE SEVERAL TIMES THE PROBLEM WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE CONSUMER HAD A STEERING STABILIZING PACKAGE INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE. UNFORTUNATELY THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIRS MADE TO IMPROVE THE VEHICLE'S INSTABILITY. *NM
WHILE DRIVING THE PROPANE TANK (LPG) DRAGS ALONG THE GROUND. THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE WILL CATCH FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *PH THE TANK IS LOCATED BTW THE REAR DUAL TIRES AND OVERHANG ENDING. FACTORY STATED AS LONG AS IT'S A FRACTION ABOVE THE HITCH SKID PAD, IT IS ENGINEERED CORRECTLY. CONSUMER HAS SCRAPPED THE TANK ON HIS DRIVEWAY AND IT DOESN'T HAVE ANY PROTECTION. IF RUPTURED, IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE. *PH
Safety Rating for the 2003 SAFARI COACH TREK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 SAFARI COACH TREK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 SAFARI COACH TREK
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 SAFARI COACH TREK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SAFARI COACH TREK
- 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 — 12 complaints
- 2003 SAFARI COACH TREK (current)
- 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