2004 Safari Coach Simba
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2004 Safari Coach Simba. Newest first.
On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with gm 8.1L V8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Remedy
Workhorse IS handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225). dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument cluster fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, 'controls and displays,' and no. 105, 'hydraulic and electric brake systems.' if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5V, the brake failure lamp and alarm will…
Risk and remedy
Risk
At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Workhorse IS conducting this recall (please see 04v195000) and will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
On certain class a motor homes built on workhorse chassis,the battery cables may not be secured properly inside of the chassis' frame rail. the battery cables may be located too near the engine exhaust.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could potentially melt the battery cable and cause a back feed through the chassis 12V system which could result in injury or loss.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the battery cable to see if the cable IS properly mounted inside of the chassis frame rail. if necessary, the battery cable will be mounted securely in existing holes in frame rail free of charge. the recall began on march 18, 2005. owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
2004 safari simba W22 chassis, 16,250 miles: front right caliper locked up, causing brake failure. Damage to rotors, brake pads and calipers. workhorse dealer informed me that ABS sensor melted. workhorse dealer IS replacing calipers, brake pads and rotors. *Tr
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