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2005 Safari Coach Simba

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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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.
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Latest Nov 2, 2007
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.
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Latest Sep 19, 2006
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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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2005 Safari Coach Simba, most frequently naming the body & structure, brakes and electrical categories. 3 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

  • Body & structure19.1%
  • Brakes19.1%
  • Electrical19.1%
  • Engine19.1%
  • Fuel system19.1%
  • Interior & seats19.1%
  • Exterior lighting19.1%
  • Other / unspecified19.1%

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

3 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
06V361000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Sep 19, 2006
2,941 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH GM 8.1L V8 ENGINES, IMPROPER HARDENING DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. IF THE DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL COULD BE PUMPED BY THE FUEL PUMP INTO THE UNDER HOOD AREA.
The risk: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
The remedy: WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V225). DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
MONACO COACH CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
06V227000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Jun 23, 2006
2,582 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, 'CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS,' AND NO. 105, 'HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS.' IF THE BRAKE FAIL INPUT FALLS BELOW A VOLTAGE OF 1.5V, THE BRAKE FAILURE LAMP AND ALARM WILL BE ACTIVATED. ALSO ACTIVATION OF THE ABS TELLTALE WHEN THE ABS IS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING DOES NOT ALWAYS OCCUR.
The risk: AT NIGHT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR WHICH COULD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 04V195000) AND WILL REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
MONACO COACH CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
05V081000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Mar 1, 2005
81 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS,THE BATTERY CABLES MAY NOT BE SECURED PROPERLY INSIDE OF THE CHASSIS' FRAME RAIL. THE BATTERY CABLES MAY BE LOCATED TOO NEAR THE ENGINE EXHAUST.
The risk: THIS COULD POTENTIALLY MELT THE BATTERY CABLE AND CAUSE A BACK FEED THROUGH THE CHASSIS 12V SYSTEM WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR LOSS.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY CABLE TO SEE IF THE CABLE IS PROPERLY MOUNTED INSIDE OF THE CHASSIS FRAME RAIL. IF NECESSARY, THE BATTERY CABLE WILL BE MOUNTED SECURELY IN EXISTING HOLES IN FRAME RAIL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 18, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
MONACO COACH CORPORATIONManufacturer number R04064View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Brakes
Filed Nov 2, 2007

2005 SAFARI SIMBA MOTOR HOME WITH BRAKE PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER STATED THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING BECAUSE THE BRAKING WAS NORMAL. ANOTHER MECHANIC STATED THE BRAKES WERE NOT RIGHT FOR THAT WEIGHT CLASS. *KB THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE P-30 CHASSIS HAD BEEN DISCONTINUED. *JB

NHTSA ID
10208316
Incident
Nov 1, 2007
Body & structureElectricalEngine+7 more
Filed Jun 23, 2005
1 injury reported

THE CONSUMER HAD POWER STEERING AND EXHAUST PROBLEMS ON HIS 2005 SAFARI SIMBA. *JB EXHAUST FUMES GENERATED THROUGH THE COACH AND OFF SET THE ALARM (TWICE), THE POWER STEERING WOULD SCREAM WHEN TURNS WERE MADE, THE LEVELING SYSTEM WAS INOPERATIVE, THE CONSUMER LOCKED HERSELF IN THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE DEAD BOLT ALIGNMENT, THE HEATER BOARD WAS INOPERATIVE, THE THERMOSTAT WAS FOUND BAD, THE DRAWER UNDER THE REAR BENCH KEPT SLIDING OUT AND DAMAGED THE INTERIOR, THE POWER STEERING UNIT WAS LOOSING 1/2 QT. OF OIL EVERY WEEK, THE SHELVES IN THE DOOR FELL OUT EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED, THE CABINET INSERTS WERE LOOSE AND ONE HAD FALLEN OUT, THE SHOWER LINE(S) CRACKED, THE GENERATOR WAS LOOSING OIL, THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT, THE FUEL GAUGE WAS INOPERATIVE, THE FOG AND HEADLIGHTS WERE ON AT THE SAME TIME, THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER HAD COME OFF IN THE CONSUMERS HANDS, THE FRONT DASH OUTLETS HAD NO POWER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WOULD NOT SHUT OF UNTIL THE FUSE WAS TAKEN OUT, THE PASSENGER SIDE TRIM HAD FALLEN OFF, THE INTERIOR MONITOR SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING, THERE WAS A CONSTANT STATIC IN THE TELEVISION(S) WITH NO OTHER APPLIANCES BEING USED, THE HANDLE ON THE SHOWER DOOR FELL OFF, AND THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS OFF. *SC THE CONSUMER BROKE 2 RIBS WHEN SHE TRIED TO PULL THE FUSE TO STOP THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS.

NHTSA ID
10127920
Incident
Jun 23, 2005

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Safari Coach Simba by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2007120—
2006030—
2005Viewing230—
2004130—

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.