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Safari Coach ZANZIBAR recalls by model year

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Key facts

5 owner complaints analyzed

4 distinct recall campaigns

36,200 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1998 to 2004 model years. Data updated: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

1998
1
1999
1
2000
1
2001
1
2002
2
2003
3
2004
2
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19981
19991
20001
20011
20022
20033
20042

1998: 1; 1999: 1; 2000: 1; 2001: 1; 2002: 2; 2003: 3; 2004: 2

Year-by-year records

Safari Coach ZANZIBAR model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
199801Not available
1999010
2000110
2001010
200212+1
200303+1
200432-1

Recall history

4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

03V166000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Reported: 2003-05-08 (May 8, 2003) · Model years: 1998

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.

Consequence: 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.

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
07V423000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Reported: 2007-09-06 (September 6, 2007) · Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

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.

Consequence: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
05V053000 · Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly

Reported: 2005-02-14 (February 14, 2005) · Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004

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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
04V038000 · Suspension:Front

Reported: 2004-01-28 (January 28, 2004) · Model years: 2003, 2004

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE I-BEAM LEAF IMITATOR IN THE FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK DUE TO AN INADEQUATE WELDING PROCESS.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

5 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

60.0%Usable mileage3 / 5 records
60.0%Valid incident date3 / 5 records
100.0%Valid filing date5 / 5 records
60.0%Ordered incident and filing dates3 / 5 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component1998199920002001200220032004
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

3100.0%
ODI 10057543 · 3,300 mi

MANUFACTURER IS REFUSING TO PROVIDE HEAT. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN SUGGESTED THAT MONACO IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR HEAT BELOW 30 DEGREES. *AK THE DEFROST DIDN'T WORK PROPERLY EITHER. *SC

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic
0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

1100.0%
ODI 10234028 · 36,200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SAFARI ZANZIBAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE BRAKES AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE RIM. HE ALSO NOTICED LOOSE WIRES UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE FRONT AND REAR CALIPERS,…

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0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

1100.0%
ODI 10195978 · 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MONACO SAFARI COACH ZANZIBAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE LEANED DOWN THREE INCHES. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT DID NOT OFFER AN EXPLANATION FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION ON THE VEHICLE WAS INADEQUATE AND THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO PERFORM A REPAIR. AS OF JULY 10, 2007, THE SUSPENSION HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED AND…

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0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Suspension:Rear
0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

1100.0%
ODI 10195978 · 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MONACO SAFARI COACH ZANZIBAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE LEANED DOWN THREE INCHES. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT DID NOT OFFER AN EXPLANATION FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION ON THE VEHICLE WAS INADEQUATE AND THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO PERFORM A REPAIR. AS OF JULY 10, 2007, THE SUSPENSION HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED AND…

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0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac SystemToo few reports for a range3,300 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10057543 · 3,300 mi

MANUFACTURER IS REFUSING TO PROVIDE HEAT. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN SUGGESTED THAT MONACO IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR HEAT BELOW 30 DEGREES. *AK THE DEFROST DIDN'T WORK PROPERLY EITHER. *SC

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Service Brakes, HydraulicToo few reports for a range42,100 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10234028 · 36,200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SAFARI ZANZIBAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE BRAKES AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE RIM. HE ALSO NOTICED LOOSE WIRES UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE FRONT AND REAR CALIPERS,…

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ODI 10195978 · 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MONACO SAFARI COACH ZANZIBAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE LEANED DOWN THREE INCHES. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT DID NOT OFFER AN EXPLANATION FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION ON THE VEHICLE WAS INADEQUATE AND THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO PERFORM A REPAIR. AS OF JULY 10, 2007, THE SUSPENSION HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED AND…

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Suspension:RearToo few reports for a range48,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10195978 · 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MONACO SAFARI COACH ZANZIBAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE LEANED DOWN THREE INCHES. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT DID NOT OFFER AN EXPLANATION FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION ON THE VEHICLE WAS INADEQUATE AND THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO PERFORM A REPAIR. AS OF JULY 10, 2007, THE SUSPENSION HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED AND…

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 22 reports

2003: 0 complaints · 2004: 2 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2003000
2004222
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2003000
2004021

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentVisibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac SystemService Brakes, HydraulicSuspension:Rear
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System—00
Service Brakes, Hydraulic0—
1
ODI 10195978 · 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MONACO SAFARI COACH ZANZIBAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE LEANED DOWN THREE INCHES. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT DID NOT OFFER AN EXPLANATION FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION ON THE VEHICLE WAS INADEQUATE AND THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO PERFORM A REPAIR. AS OF JULY 10, 2007, THE SUSPENSION HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED AND…

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Suspension:Rear0
1
ODI 10195978 · 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MONACO SAFARI COACH ZANZIBAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE LEANED DOWN THREE INCHES. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT DID NOT OFFER AN EXPLANATION FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION ON THE VEHICLE WAS INADEQUATE AND THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO PERFORM A REPAIR. AS OF JULY 10, 2007, THE SUSPENSION HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED AND…

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

2 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

1 mentions · 20.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 36,200 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10234028 · 36,200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SAFARI ZANZIBAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE BRAKES AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE RIM. HE ALSO NOTICED LOOSE WIRES UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE FRONT AND REAR CALIPERS,…

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

1 mentions · 20.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 36,200 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10234028 · 36,200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SAFARI ZANZIBAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE BRAKES AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE RIM. HE ALSO NOTICED LOOSE WIRES UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE FRONT AND REAR CALIPERS,…

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b