Safari Coach Sahara recalls and problems
11 recalls and 9 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
11
Complaints
9
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
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Safari Coach Sahara by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sahara | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Sahara | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Sahara | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Sahara | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Sahara | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Sahara | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Safari Coach Sahara problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Equipment | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 |
All Safari Coach Sahara recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V-423 | Sep 6, 2007 | 2000 | Equipment | On certain motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. |
| 05V-291 | Jun 21, 2005 | 2005 | Service Brakes, Air | Certain motor homes fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 05V-053 | Feb 14, 2005 | 2002–2004 | Suspension | On certain class a motor homes, the spacer plate under the trailing arms had a transverse weld which creates a heat riser and cause the trailing arms to crack. |
| 04V-038 | Jan 28, 2004 | 2003–2004 | Suspension | On certain motorhomes, the I-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension could crack and break due to an inadequate welding process. |
| 03V-526 | Dec 12, 2003 | 2004 | Equipment | Certain 36', 38', and 40' motor homes fail to comply with requirements of part 567, "certification." the rear PSI states 85 or 115 lbs. |
| 02V-278 | Oct 22, 2002 | 2000–2002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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… |
| 02V-004 | Apr 9, 2002 | 2002 | Vehicle Speed Control | 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… |
| 01V-097 | Apr 17, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Seat Belts | 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. |
| 01V-130 | Apr 17, 2001 | 2000 | Service Brakes, Air | 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. |
| 01V-128 | Mar 30, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: certain class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by AM-safe. |
| 00V-173 | Jun 27, 2000 | 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Safari Coach Sahara?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2004 Safari Coach Sahara has the most reports (3). Check the 2004 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Safari Coach Sahara have?
NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls covering Safari Coach Sahara model years 2000–2005.
What are the most common Safari Coach Sahara problems?
Owners report service brakes, hydraulic, suspension, service brakes problems most often.