2002 Safari Coach Cheetah recalls and problems
The 2002 Safari Coach Cheetah has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Safari Coach dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2002 Safari Coach Cheetah vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2002 Safari Coach Cheetah recalls
Recall 07V-423: Equipment
Problem: 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. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: Monaco will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or monaco at 1-877-466-6226.
Recall 02V-278: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problem: 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: This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.
Fix: 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.
Recall 02V-004: Vehicle Speed Control
Problem: 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 clevis to separate from the plate.
Risk: If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace these pedals. Owner notification began september 9, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-800-344-6332 or williams control at 1-503-684-8600.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Safari Coach Cheetah have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2002 Safari Coach Cheetah: 07V-423 (equipment), 02V-278 (service brakes, hydraulic), 02V-004 (vehicle speed control). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Safari Coach recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Safari Coach dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.