Suspension failed, causing the frame to become weak. Dealer notified.
The worst 2002 Safari Zanzibar problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Electrical1
- Suspension1
Recalls 2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 02V278000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 02V004007 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Safari Zanzibar 1
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What 2002 Safari Zanzibar owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
A fire started behind the refrigerator due to the main wiring being defective.
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Questions about the 2002 Safari Zanzibar
Is the 2002 Safari Zanzibar reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Safari Zanzibar, close to a typical Zanzibar model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Safari Zanzibar?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 Safari Zanzibar have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control.
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