2004 Safari Coach Cheetah recalls and problems

The 2004 Safari Coach Cheetah has 3 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Safari Coach dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
4
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Safari Coach Cheetah vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Safari Coach Cheetah recalls

Recall 05V-053: Suspension

Reported Feb 14, 2005 · 2,827 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Problem: On certain class a motor homes, the spacer plate under the trailing arms had a transverse weld which creates a heat riser and cause the trailing arms to crack.

Risk: This could create rough driving conditions and damage to rear suspension system. The driver could loose control of the motorhome and a crash could occur without prior notice.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the replace the trailing arms for cracks and replacing the trailing arms and u-bolts in the rear suspension of the motorhomes free of charge. The recall began on march 29, 2005. Owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Recall 04V-038: Suspension

Reported Jan 28, 2004 · 2,156 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Problem: On certain motorhomes, the I-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension could crack and break due to an inadequate welding process.

Risk: The I-beams on the front axle and the panard bracket on the rear axle could crack and break causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the original I-beam. Also, dealers will weld the stiffeners from the panard bar bracket to the center differential of the rear axle housing. Owner notification began march 1, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-877-466-6226.

Recall 03V-526: Equipment

Reported Dec 12, 2003 · 121 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Problem: Certain 36', 38', and 40' motor homes fail to comply with requirements of part 567, "certification." the rear PSI states 85 or 115 lbs. The correct rear PSI is 95 lbs.

Risk: Under or over-inflated tires can cause premature tire failure and could result in a sudden blowout or other failure resulting in a loss of control of the motorhome.

Fix: Dealers will install the correct labels at no charge. Owner notification began january 7, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-877-477-6226.

2004 Safari Coach Cheetah problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Suspension4
Steering1
Electrical System1

Most reported parts

  • Suspension › Front — 2
  • Suspension › Rear — 2
  • Steering › Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion) — 1
  • Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 52,000 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 2004 Safari Coach Cheetah complaints

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

Suspension · at 52,000 miles · reported Oct 31, 2009
The motorhome (Mh) was brought in to truck repair facility for alignment of rear axle due to excessive tire wear attributed to rear axle misalignment. When tech's got under the mh it was found that both trailing arms were cracked where the axle mounts to the arms. One was slightly cracked, the other was cracked approx 75% through. Had either arm broken completely through the mh body would have dropped down with possible catastrophic results. Mileage at this time was approx 52,000. Both of these arms had been previously replaced by monaco at approx 17,000 mile under recall in july of 2005. Both…
Electrical System · at 24,120 miles · reported Aug 17, 2005
Dt: the consumer stated on 2004 safari cheetah motor home monaco the generator rolled out of its latches. It rolled forward to the end of the stop. The generator was on rails and latches down. There were bolts on each side that were suppose to hold the generator in place. The bolts broke and the generator rolled. The consumer talked to the factory repair center, and had the problem fixed. The consumer wanted to be sure that this was reported.
Steering · reported Jan 6, 2005
This complaint is in regard to a safari trek 31 motorhome manufactured by monaco coach corp VIN # [xxx]. The coach is on a workhorse 22 chassis manufactured by workhorse custom chassis llc. The problem is the steering and suspension provide unsafe handling. The coach "rabbit hunts", bounds, sways, and rocks from side to side to the point where it is nearly uncontrollable. To date I have added a true center steering control system made by blue ox. This helped the steering problem, but did not correct it or the other unsafe handling characteristics. The dealer who sold us the unit indicated that…
Suspension · reported Jun 28, 2004
Recall regarding 2004 safari cheetah's front suspension. The dealer never disclosed the recall at the time the vehicle was purchased. The recall was for the I-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension and the rear axle panard bar. The recall stated that they had faulty welds that could crack and cause the driver to lose control and crash. The vehicle was inspected and it was determined that the rear repairs had been done but the front had not. The mechanic assured the consumer that the welds were holding and no cracks were visually evident. The consumer contacted the manufacturer who…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Safari Coach Cheetah have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2004 Safari Coach Cheetah: 05V-053 (suspension), 04V-038 (suspension), 03V-526 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Safari Coach Cheetah?

Owners report suspension problems most often (4 reports), followed by steering (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 52,000 miles.

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.