2004 safari simba w22 chassis, 16,250 miles: front right caliper locked up, causing brake failure. Damage to rotors, brake pads and calipers. Workhorse dealer informed me that ABS sensor melted. Workhorse dealer is replacing calipers, brake pads and rotors.
The worst 2004 Safari Coach Simba problems
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Recalls 3
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with gm 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.
- Risk
- In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
- Remedy
- Workhorse is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 877‑294‑6773 or monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.
Recall number 06V361000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument cluster fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, 'controls and displays,' and no. 105, 'hydraulic and electric brake systems.' if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the ABS telltale when the ABS is not properly functioning does not always occur.
- Risk
- At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 04v195000) and will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1‑877‑246‑7731 or monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.
Recall number 06V227000 · Recall details
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- On certain class a motor homes built on workhorse chassis,the battery cables may not be secured properly inside of the chassis' frame rail. The battery cables may be located too near the engine exhaust.
- Risk
- This could potentially melt the battery cable and cause a back feed through the chassis 12v system which could result in injury or loss.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the battery cable to see if the cable is properly mounted inside of the chassis frame rail. If necessary, the battery cable will be mounted securely in existing holes in frame rail free of charge. The recall began on march 18, 2005. Owners may contact monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.
Recall number 05V081000 · Recall details
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Is the 2004 Safari Coach Simba reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Safari Coach Simba, close to a typical Simba model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Safari Coach Simba?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2004 Safari Coach Simba have?
3 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling and electrical system.
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