Safari Zanzibar recalls and problems
6 recalls and 5 owner complaints for 3 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
6
Complaints
5
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
2
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Safari Zanzibar by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Zanzibar | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Zanzibar | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Zanzibar | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most reported Safari Zanzibar problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
All Safari Zanzibar recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02V-278 | Oct 22, 2002 | 2000–2002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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… |
| 02V-004 | Apr 9, 2002 | 2002 | Vehicle Speed Control | 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… |
| 01V-097 | Apr 17, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: certain motor homes built on dodge van chassis and equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by AM-safe between january 28 and august 15, 2000. |
| 01V-130 | Apr 17, 2001 | 2000 | Service Brakes, Air | Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (Abs), fail to comply to the requirements of FMVSS no. |
| 01V-128 | Mar 30, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: certain class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by AM-safe. |
| 00V-173 | Jun 27, 2000 | 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Vehicle description: 1999 and 2000 motor homes manufactured between april 2 and november 20, 1999, and equipped with ABS systems with brake wiring harness part #2505168. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Safari Zanzibar?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2002 Safari Zanzibar has the most reports (2). Check the 2002 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Safari Zanzibar have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering Safari Zanzibar model years 2000–2002.
What are the most common Safari Zanzibar problems?
Owners report service brakes, electrical system, structure problems most often.