2003 Safari Coach Zanzibar recalls and problems
The 2003 Safari Coach Zanzibar has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Safari Coach dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2003 Safari Coach Zanzibar vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2003 Safari Coach Zanzibar 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 05V-053: Suspension
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
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Safari Coach Zanzibar have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2003 Safari Coach Zanzibar: 07V-423 (equipment), 05V-053 (suspension), 04V-038 (suspension). 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.