2001 Safari Serengetti recalls and problems

The 2001 Safari Serengetti has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Safari dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2001 Safari Serengetti vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Safari Serengetti recalls

Recall 01V-097: Seat Belts

Reported Apr 17, 2001 · 828 vehicles affected · SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.

Problem: 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.

Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Fix: 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 AM-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330 or smc at 1-800-344-6332.

Recall 01V-128: Seat Belts

Reported Mar 30, 2001 · 828 vehicles affected · SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.

Problem: 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.

Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Fix: 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 smc customer service at 1-800-344-6332 or AM-safe at 1-219-266-8330.

2001 Safari Serengetti problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 31,227 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Safari Serengetti complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 31,227 miles · reported Aug 11, 2005

In 12-04 we had to have a complete brake repair done on our motorhome. The bosch ABS brakes had not been recalled at this time. We had the brakes checked again after the recall and were told they were fine by monaco. In july 2005 we had another incident where the brakes once again overheated and we had to have a complete brake repair done once again. This has happened on the same wheel, driver side front wheel each time. We have had several incidents with the ABS light on the dash panel coming on and have had the sensor replaced also. We only had 5000 miles on the coach between the brakes…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Safari Serengetti have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Safari Serengetti: 01V-097 (seat belts), 01V-128 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Safari Serengetti?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 31,227 miles.

Are Safari recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Safari dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.