2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
6
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL
The 2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL, potentially affecting up to 12,483 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 01V044004 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 117 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BALL SOCKETS AND/OR DRAG LINKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 16, 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...
View full details →Recall 01V097001 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 828 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON DODGE VAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE BETWEEN JANUARY 28 AND AUGUST 15, 2000. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Consequence: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEAT BELTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 31, 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...
View full details →Recall 01V128003 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 828 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Consequence: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEAT BELTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 18, 20000. 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...
View full details →Recall 00V173000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
| 691 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 01V130001 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| 1,438 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE EXHAUST PIPE SEPARATED FROM THE FURNACE AND FELL OFF. *NM THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ON DURING THE FIRST TRIP IN THE RV THE MOTOR HOME ALMOST CAUGHT FIRE AS WELL AS A GRASS FIRE DUE TO THE SEPARATION OF THE EXHAUST PIPE SEPARATING FROM THE FURNACE AND FALLING OFF. THE FALLING OFF OF THE PIPE ALLOWED THE EXHAUST FIRE DIRECTLY FROM THE FURNACE TO BLOW BY THE EXHAUST PIPE TO THE GROUND WITH PARTICLES OF THE FIRE STRIKING THE ELBOW OF THE EXHAUST PIPE AND TO THE SUB FLOOR OF THE COACH WHICH IS PAINTED PLYWOOD. IN THE SECOND OCCURANCE THE CONSUMER ATTEMPETED TO TIGHTEN THE BOLTS BUT THEY WERE TIGHT AS THEY COULD BE. THERE WAS NO WAY TO SECURE THE TAIL PIPE TO THE FURNACE. THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE DISTRIBUTER OF THE HURRICANE SYSTEM AND WAS SHOWN SEVERAL HURRICANE FUNACES ON A PALLET THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE CONSUMERS SYSTEM. THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE COPPER SOFTENS AND ALLOWS THE STEEL PIPE TO DETACH.THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THERE SHOULD BE A TOTAL RECALL ON ALL MOTOR HOME HURRICANE SYSTEMS. *TC CONSUMER RECEIVED LETTER FROM INTERNATIONAL INC. THERMAL RESEARCH EXPRESSING WILLINGNESS TO EXAMINE THE EXHAUST PROBLEMS. *TT
Safety Rating for the 2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SAFARI CONTINENTAL
- 1996 SAFARI CONTINENTAL — 1 complaint
- 1997 SAFARI CONTINENTAL — 2 complaints
- 1999 SAFARI CONTINENTAL — 6 complaints
- 2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL (current)
- 2001 SAFARI CONTINENTAL — 1 complaint
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