Brakes and steering seized which caused the vehicle to swerve to the left. *ph the rv sustained some damage.
The worst 2004 Safari Coach Sahara problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes3
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- Brakes3
Recalls 3
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 05V053000 · Recall details
Suspension: front
- What is wrong
- On certain motorhomes, the I-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension could crack and break due to an inadequate welding process.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 04V038000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Certain 36', 38', and 40' motor homes fail to comply with requirements of part 567, "certification." the rear psi states 85 or 115 lbs. The correct rear psi is 95 lbs.
- Risk
- Under or over-inflated tires can cause premature tire failure and could result in a sudden blowout or other failure resulting in a loss of control of the motorhome.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install the correct labels at no charge. Owner notification began january 7, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1‑877‑477‑6226.
Recall number 03V526000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Safari Coach Sahara 2
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What 2004 Safari Coach Sahara owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The brakes were leaking air pressure, causing them to seize. When this occurred the steering wheel became very loose and the vehicle was hard to control. The cause of the air pressure leak was undetermined. The coach was on a roadmaster rail incorporated chassis. *ak *sc
Brakes leaked air pressure which caused them to seize. *ph when this occurred the steering wheel became very loose and the vehicle was very hard to control. The cause of the air pressure leak was undetermined.
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Questions about the 2004 Safari Coach Sahara
Is the 2004 Safari Coach Sahara reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2004 Safari Coach Sahara, 1.5 times a typical Sahara model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Safari Coach Sahara?
Brakes, with 3 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2004 Safari Coach Sahara have?
3 recalls, covering suspension and equipment.
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