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1997 Safari Coach Sahara

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
1
Latest Aug 12, 2005
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2
Latest Sep 6, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 1997 Safari Coach Sahara, most frequently naming the visibility category. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Visibility1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07V423000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Sep 6, 2007
3,463 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: 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.
MONACO COACH CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
03V166000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

May 8, 2003
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, FIFTH WHEELS AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM, THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COOLING UNIT THROUGH A SMALL CRACK.
The risk: IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
The remedy: NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. 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 NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005 OR MONACO AT 574-862-7211.
MONACO COACH CORP.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Visibility
Filed Aug 12, 2005

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HIS 1997 SAFARI SAHARA MOTOR HOME WINDOWS ON THE DRIVER S SIDE COMPARTMENT, AND THE ENTRANCE DOOR. THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH WINDOW IN THE BEDROOM. THESE WERE DOUBLE PANELS, AND THE GASKETS SEPARATED. ACCORDING TO AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP, THE GASKETS WERE NOT MADE WITH THE RIGHT MATERIALS. THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE WINDOW ITSELF, JUST THE GASKETS. THE OWNER CONTACTED SAFARI AND GE-CE WINDOW COMPANY. THE ONLY FIX FOR THE WINDOWS WAS TO REPLACE THEM, AND THE COST WOULD BE $200.00 PER WINDOW. THE OWNER WAS GOING TO HAVE THE WINDOWS FIXED SOON BECAUSE IT WAS GETTING VERY HARD TO SEE OUT OF THEM. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS. THE PROBLEM WAS NOTICED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE OWNER REALIZED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WHEN HE DROVE THE MOTOR HOME RECENTLY AND HAD A HARD TIME SEEING OUT OF THE WINDOWS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AND THE OWNER WAS USING THE MOTOR HOME AS HIS HOUSE. MANUFACTURER SAID THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BUT SELL HIM NEW WINDOWS. THE CONSUMER WANTED TO FILE A COMPLAINT. CONSUMER FELT THERE WAS NOTHING HE DID TO MAKE THE WINDOW FAIL AND SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS.*AK *JB

NHTSA ID
10130128
Incident
Jun 10, 2002
Mileage
30,000 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Safari Coach Sahara by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2005010—
2004330—
2003120—
2002230—
2001030—
2000361—
1999051—
1998030—
1997Viewing120—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.