2002 SAFARI ZANZIBAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 SAFARI ZANZIBAR
The 2002 SAFARI ZANZIBAR has received a total of 3 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, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint), Structureframe And Members (1 complaint), and Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 SAFARI ZANZIBAR
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2002 SAFARI ZANZIBAR, potentially affecting up to 8,813 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 02V004007 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
| 232 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES, THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE.
Consequence: IF THE CLEVIS SEPARATED FROM THE PLATE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE PEDALS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 9, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-344-6332 OR WILLIAMS CONTROL AT 1-503-684-8600.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 SAFARI ZANZIBAR
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 SAFARI ZANZIBAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
SUSPENSION FAILED, CAUSING THE FRAME TO BECOME WEAK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
SUSPENSION FAILED, CAUSING THE FRAME TO BECOME WEAK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
A FIRE STARTED BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR DUE TO THE MAIN WIRING BEING DEFECTIVE. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2002 SAFARI ZANZIBAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 SAFARI ZANZIBAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 SAFARI ZANZIBAR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 SAFARI ZANZIBAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SAFARI ZANZIBAR
- 1999 SAFARI ZANZIBAR — 3 complaints
- 2000 SAFARI ZANZIBAR — 2 complaints
- 2001 SAFARI ZANZIBAR — 1 complaint
- 2002 SAFARI ZANZIBAR (current)
Other SAFARI Models
- SAFARI SAFARI — 13 total complaints
- SAFARI CONTINENTAL — 11 total complaints
- SAFARI CHEETAH — 3 total complaints
- SAFARI SAHARA — 3 total complaints
- SAFARI 3450XLT — 2 total complaints
- SAFARI SERENGETTI — 2 total complaints
- SAFARI 2400 — 0 total complaints
- SAFARI IVORY — 0 total complaints