2003 Safari Coach Trek
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2003 Safari Coach Trek. Newest first.
On certain motor homes built on the workhorse p-series chassis, the parking brake bracket IS not properly secured to the chassis and can be bent or broken when applied.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The parking brake could be disengaged and allow the motor home to roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will add additional welds to the parking brake bracket. owner notification began august 21, 2003. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition IS in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. owner notification began may 7, 2003. 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 monaco coach at 1-877-477-6226.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Suspension
Consumer had to work at driving to constantly correct the vehicle's wandering and swaying. (nar) *ph the manufacturer assured the consumer that it was simply a matter of correcting the tire pressure to get the rv to steer properly. after changing the tire pressure several times the problem was…
Consumer had to work at driving to constantly correct the vehicle's wandering and swaying. (nar) *ph the manufacturer assured the consumer that it was simply a matter of correcting the tire pressure to get the rv to steer properly. after changing the tire pressure several times the problem was not corrected. the consumer had a steering stabilizing package installed on the vehicle. unfortunately the problem still exist. the consumer request reimbursement for the repairs made to improve the vehicle's instability. *nm
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Tank valve/gauge
While driving the propane tank (lpg) drags along the ground. The consumer IS concerned that the vehicle will catch fire. Please provide additional information. *ph the tank IS located btw the rear dual tires and overhang ending. Factory stated as long as it's a fraction…
While driving the propane tank (lpg) drags along the ground. The consumer IS concerned that the vehicle will catch fire. Please provide additional information. *ph the tank IS located btw the rear dual tires and overhang ending. Factory stated as long as it's a fraction above the hitch skid pad, it IS engineered correctly. Consumer has scrapped the tank on his driveway and it doesn't have any protection. If ruptured, it could cause a fire. *ph
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10011998Incorrect catalytic converter on 2003 & 2004 holiday rambler, monaco & safari class a motorhomes with 8.1L gas engines.
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