There is an overweight problem with motor home, which caused front tires to become hot from too much weight. Tread came off both tires because of this issue. Tires were toyo, 25570r22.5. Tires were too small for weight of coach. Owner has replaced the tire with michelin, 27570r22.5, which made the coach much more stable. Safari was contacted about the problem, but nothing was done.
The worst 1997 Safari Continental problems
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- Suspension1
- Tires1
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- Suspension1
- Tires1
Recalls 2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 03V166000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: furnace
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with aqua-hot heating systems, model 431-3 zone with engine loop. Fiberglass insulating material located under the burner head on the floor of the heater enclosure, can become soaked with fluids (ethylene glycol and/or diesel fuel).
- Risk
- If an electrical short occurs, a fire could result.
- Remedy
- Vehicle systems inc. Will conduct the owner notification for this campaign. Dealers will remove the insulation from beneath the diesel heating unit as well as from behind the control thermostat and air-conditioning heating element access covers.
Recall number 98V167009 · Recall details
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Is the 1997 Safari Continental reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Safari Continental, close to a typical Continental model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Safari Continental?
Suspension, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Safari Continental have?
2 recalls, covering equipment.
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