2005 Safari Coach Simba
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2005 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
2 complaints1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic
2005 safari simba motor home with brake problems. Consumer states that the dealer stated they couldn't do anything because the braking was normal. Another mechanic stated the brakes were not right for that weight class. *kb the consumer was informed that the P-30 chassis had been discontinued. *Jb
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling · Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer · Exterior lighting · Fuel system, other › Storage › Fuel gauge system · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Power train · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system · Structure · Visibility
The consumer had power steering and exhaust problems on his 2005 safari simba. *jb exhaust fumes generated through the coach and off set the alarm (twice), the power steering would scream when turns were made, the leveling system was inoperative, the consumer locked herself in the vehicle due…
The consumer had power steering and exhaust problems on his 2005 safari simba. *jb exhaust fumes generated through the coach and off set the alarm (twice), the power steering would scream when turns were made, the leveling system was inoperative, the consumer locked herself in the vehicle due to the dead bolt alignment, the heater board was inoperative, the thermostat was found bad, the drawer under the rear bench kept sliding out and damaged the interior, the power steering unit was loosing 1/2 qt. Of oil every week, the shelves in the door fell out each time the vehicle was moved, the cabinet inserts were loose and one had fallen out, the shower line(s) cracked, the generator was loosing oil, the headlights went out, the fuel gauge was inoperative, the fog and headlights were on at the same time, the gear shift lever had come off in the consumers hands, the front dash outlets had no power, the windshield wiper would not shut of until the fuse was taken out, the passenger side trim had fallen off, the interior monitor system was not working, there was a constant static in the television(s) with no other appliances being used, the handle on the shower door fell off, and the engine oil pressure gauge was off. *sc the consumer broke 2 ribs when she tried to pull the fuse to stop the windshield wipers.
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