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2003 Safari Coach Trek Recalls & Complaints

The 2003 Safari Coach Trek has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Safari Coach dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Safari Coach Trek. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2003 Safari Coach Trek owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Safari Coach Trek, describing incidents dated June 23, 2003 to October 18, 2003.

Most-cited components

Equipment 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10066596 · Filed March 31, 2004
CONSUMER HAD TO WORK AT DRIVING TO CONSTANTLY CORRECT THE VEHICLE'S WANDERING AND SWAYING. (NAR) *PH THE MANUFACTURER ASSURED THE CONSUMER THAT IT WAS SIMPLY A MATTER OF CORRECTING THE TIRE PRESSURE TO GET THE RV TO STEER PROPERLY. AFTER CHANGING THE TIRE PRESSURE SEVERAL TIMES THE PROBLEM WAS NOT…
ODI #10048415 · Filed January 13, 2004
WHILE DRIVING THE PROPANE TANK (LPG) DRAGS ALONG THE GROUND. THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE WILL CATCH FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *PH THE TANK IS LOCATED BTW THE REAR DUAL TIRES AND OVERHANG ENDING. FACTORY STATED AS LONG AS IT'S A FRACTION ABOVE THE HITCH SKID PAD, IT…

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MONACO/PARKING BRAKE BRACKET

NHTSA #03V268000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice

Reported July 28, 2003 · MONACO COACH CORP.

Potentially affected: 29 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign R02246 · Owners notified August 21, 2003 · Vehicles built April 17, 2002 – August 19, 2002 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON THE WORKHORSE P-SERIES CHASSIS, THE PARKING BRAKE BRACKET IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED TO THE CHASSIS AND CAN BE BENT OR BROKEN WHEN APPLIED.

Safety consequence

THE PARKING BRAKE COULD BE DISENGAGED AND ALLOW THE MOTOR HOME TO ROLL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD ADDITIONAL WELDS TO THE PARKING BRAKE BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 21, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.

Notes

MONACO RECALL NO. R02246.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

MONACO/BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR

NHTSA #03V068000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Brake Fluid Low Warning — Lamp · NHTSA notice

Reported March 5, 2003 · MONACO COACH CORP.

Potentially affected: 5,361 vehicles

Owners notified May 7, 2003 · Vehicles built September 1, 1999 – February 28, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.

Safety consequence

IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 7, 2003. 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 MONACO COACH AT 1-877-477-6226.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

MONACO/BOSCH/BRAKE ASSEMBLIES

NHTSA #02V278000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components · NHTSA notice

Reported October 22, 2002 · MONACO COACH CORP.

Potentially affected: 8,581 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign R02175 · Owners notified August 18, 2004 · Vehicles built April 10, 1998 – September 3, 2002 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

MONACO RECALL NO. R02175.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2003 Safari Coach Trek. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Safari Coach Trek.

Suspension

ODI #10066596

Incident: June 23, 2003 · Filed: March 31, 2004

CONSUMER HAD TO WORK AT DRIVING TO CONSTANTLY CORRECT THE VEHICLE'S WANDERING AND SWAYING. (NAR) *PH THE MANUFACTURER ASSURED THE CONSUMER THAT IT WAS SIMPLY A MATTER OF CORRECTING THE TIRE PRESSURE TO GET THE RV TO STEER PROPERLY. AFTER CHANGING THE TIRE PRESSURE SEVERAL TIMES THE PROBLEM WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE CONSUMER HAD A STEERING STABILIZING PACKAGE INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE. UNFORTUNATELY THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIRS MADE TO IMPROVE THE VEHICLE'S INSTABILITY. *NM

Equipment

ODI #10048415

Incident: October 18, 2003 · Filed: January 13, 2004

WHILE DRIVING THE PROPANE TANK (LPG) DRAGS ALONG THE GROUND. THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE WILL CATCH FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *PH THE TANK IS LOCATED BTW THE REAR DUAL TIRES AND OVERHANG ENDING. FACTORY STATED AS LONG AS IT'S A FRACTION ABOVE THE HITCH SKID PAD, IT IS ENGINEERED CORRECTLY. CONSUMER HAS SCRAPPED THE TANK ON HIS DRIVEWAY AND IT DOESN'T HAVE ANY PROTECTION. IF RUPTURED, IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE. *PH

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