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2000 Safari Coach Trek

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.
2
Latest Apr 15, 2008
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.
3
Latest Oct 22, 2002
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.
0
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.
0

Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Safari Coach Trek, most frequently naming the 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

  • Brakes150.0%
  • Electrical150.0%

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

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
02V278000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

Oct 22, 2002
8,581 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 BOLTS, CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS, AND ABS SENSORS.
The risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPERS FOR CORROSION AND REPLACE OR REBUILD THE CALIPERS AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
MONACO COACH CORP.Manufacturer number R02175View on NHTSA.gov
01V097001

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Apr 17, 2001
828 units potentially affected
The defect: 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. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
The risk: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEAT BELTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 31, 2000. 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 AM-SAFE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AT 219-266-8330 OR SMC AT 1-800-344-6332.
SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
01V128003

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Mar 30, 2001
828 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
The risk: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEAT BELTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 18, 20000. 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 SMC CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-344-6332 OR AM-SAFE AT 1-219-266-8330.
SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Brakes
Filed Apr 15, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SAFARI TREK DIESEL. IN 2005, WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG RUBBER-LIKE ODOR BURNING FROM HIS TIRES. HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, BUT THEY FAILED. THE BRAKES WERE REPAIRED AT THE COST OF $2,800. IN FEBRUARY OF 2008, THE SMELL AND FAILURE RECURRED. HE NOTICED THAT THE TIRES WERE EXTREMELY HOT DURING BOTH INSTANCES. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V278000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 29,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 18,000. UPDATED 05/05/08. *LJ UPDATED 05/05/08 *JB

NHTSA ID
10224571
Incident
Jun 14, 2005
Mileage
18,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Oct 29, 2004

THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOTOR HOME HAS A HARNESS THAT WAS FASTENED AND HELD TOGETHER BY PLASTIC. IN EXTREME HEAT THE PLASTIC MOUNTS MELTED AND CAUSED A SHORT CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO FAIL. THE BATTERIES BURNED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OPERATE ON THE CHASSIS BATTERY. THE OTHER BATTERY EXPLODED. VEHICLE IS NOW AT THE R.V. CENTER. *JB THE RED POSITIVE CABLE CONNECTING THE BATTERIES TO THE ALTERNATOR, GENERATOR, CHARGERS AND ISOLATOR WAS INSTALLED TOO LONG BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE EXCESS CABLE WAS SOMEHOW TUCKED UNDER THE FRAME BUT MADE IT'S WAY LOOSE AND FELL ON TOP OF THE EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER. THE HEAT FROM THE PIPE AND MUFFLER MELTED THE HARNESS AND BURNED THROUGH THE CABLE CAUSING A SHORT AND LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER. *NM

NHTSA ID
10087766
Incident
Jul 25, 2004
Mileage
8,000 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Safari Coach Trek by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2007010—
2006110—
2005110—
2004210—
2003230—
2002920—
2001030—
2000Viewing230—
1999020—
1998110—
1997310—

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.