2002 Safari ZANZIBAR: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
21,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data updated: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Most common problems
Electrical System:Wiring is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 2 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 50.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Structure:Frame And Members: 1; Suspension: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 |
2003: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Wiring leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10032509 · 2003-08-08 (August 8, 2003)
A FIRE STARTED BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR DUE TO THE MAIN WIRING BEING DEFECTIVE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10032509 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10034187 · 2003-08-19 (August 19, 2003)
SUSPENSION FAILED, CAUSING THE FRAME TO BECOME WEAK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 29,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10034187 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
02V004007 · Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Reported: 2002-04-09 (April 9, 2002)
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 CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE.
Consequence: IF THE CLEVIS SEPARATED FROM THE PLATE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE PEDALS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 9, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-344-6332 OR WILLIAMS CONTROL AT 1-503-684-8600.
NHTSA campaign record ↗02V278000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
Reported: 2002-10-22 (October 22, 2002)
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.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
2 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
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 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 150.0%ODI 10845994 · 97,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 SAFARI ZANZIBAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD TO DEPRESS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 02V278000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 01V130001 (SERVICE BRAKES, AIR) AND 00V173000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000. | 150.0%ODI 11433607 · 77,905 miThe contact owns a 2000 Zanzibar Safari RV. The contact stated that the vehicle was smoking and an abnormal burning odor was detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where diagnosed the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 77,905. | 1100.0%ODI 11013878 · 5,470 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 SAFARI ZANZIBAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT ABNORMAL WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE TENNESSEE RV DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES HAD OVERHEATED AND THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY WOULD HAVE TO BE REBUILT. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V278000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROX… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Air Bags | 150.0%ODI 886081WHILE DOING A LUBE JOB ON VEHICLE CONSUMER NOTICED STEERING ARM HAD RUBBED A HOLE IN AIRBAG. WENT TO DEALER WHO INFORMED HIM THEY WERE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER WILL HAVE DEALER GRIND ABOUT 30 % OFF STEERING ARM, AND INSTALL A NEW AIRBAG SO THAT STEERING ARM WILL NO LONGER RUB ON AIRBAG. CONSUMER AND DEALER BOTH FELT 30 % WAS TOO MUCH TO TAKE OFF STEERING ARM. *AK *JB | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 10032509 · 14,000 miA FIRE STARTED BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR DUE TO THE MAIN WIRING BEING DEFECTIVE. *JB |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 768582BRAKE FAILURES HAVE PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE, WITH THE LAST RESULTING IN AN UNAVOIDABLE TRAFFIC ACCIDENT WITH INJURIES. THE BRAKES LOCKED LOSING ALL BRAKING AND STEERING. (THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPLICATED BY JOSAM'S IN ORLANDO) THE MANUFACTURER OF THE ABS SYSTEM (WABCO) DOESN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. DT | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Steering | 150.0%ODI 886081WHILE DOING A LUBE JOB ON VEHICLE CONSUMER NOTICED STEERING ARM HAD RUBBED A HOLE IN AIRBAG. WENT TO DEALER WHO INFORMED HIM THEY WERE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER WILL HAVE DEALER GRIND ABOUT 30 % OFF STEERING ARM, AND INSTALL A NEW AIRBAG SO THAT STEERING ARM WILL NO LONGER RUB ON AIRBAG. CONSUMER AND DEALER BOTH FELT 30 % WAS TOO MUCH TO TAKE OFF STEERING ARM. *AK *JB | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 10034187 · 29,000 miSUSPENSION FAILED, CAUSING THE FRAME TO BECOME WEAK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK |
| Suspension | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 10034187 · 29,000 miSUSPENSION FAILED, CAUSING THE FRAME TO BECOME WEAK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK |
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 | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Wiring | Too few reports for a range | 14,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10032509 · 14,000 miA FIRE STARTED BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR DUE TO THE MAIN WIRING BEING DEFECTIVE. *JB |
| Structure:Frame And Members | Too few reports for a range | 29,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10034187 · 29,000 miSUSPENSION FAILED, CAUSING THE FRAME TO BECOME WEAK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK |
| Suspension | Too few reports for a range | 29,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10034187 · 29,000 miSUSPENSION FAILED, CAUSING THE FRAME TO BECOME WEAK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
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
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | 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.
2001: 0 complaints · 2002: 2 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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 | Electrical System:Wiring | Structure:Frame And Members | Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Wiring | — | 0 | 0 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 0 | — | 1ODI 10034187 · 29,000 miSUSPENSION FAILED, CAUSING THE FRAME TO BECOME WEAK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK |
| Suspension | 0 | 1ODI 10034187 · 29,000 miSUSPENSION FAILED, CAUSING THE FRAME TO BECOME WEAK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK | — |
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.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.