CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Safari Coach Cheetah has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (2 reports).
2003 Safari Coach Cheetah recalls
Most common 2003 Safari Coach Cheetah problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SAFARI COACH CHEETAH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES WERE STRUCTURALLY UNSOUND AND VISIBILITY WAS POOR FOR THE LOW BEAM, HIGH BEAM, AND DAY TIME RUNNING LAMPS. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO FIND AN AUTHORIZED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SAFARI COACH CHEETAH RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SPRINGS WERE CRACKED. HE WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V053000 (SUSPENSION, REAR SPRINGS LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY) AND CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE MOTOR HOME STATED THAT THEY PURCHASED THE COMPANY FROM HOLIDAY RAMBLER (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS SAFARI COACH) AND THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY RISK SINCE THE CRACKED SPRINGS WOULD CAUSE LIMITED VEHICLE CONTROL. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 29,000.
2003 SAFARI SAFARI CHEETAH MOTORHOME. RECALL CONCERNING THE TRAILING ARM*CW THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS PURCHASED BY ANOTHER COMPANY AND NO ONE WANTS TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIRS, LEAVING THE CONSUMER TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS, EVEN THOUGH A RECALL WAS ISSUED. *JB
THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE HEAD LIGHTS WERE TURNED ON, THEY WERE SO FAR OUT OF ALIGNMENT, HE WAS UNABLE TO SEE WHILE DRIVING. *AK WHEN THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE MOTORHOME BACK THE HEAD LIGHTS WERE STICKING OUT FROM THE FRONT OF THE COACH AND NOT SECURE. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE HEADLIGHTS BACK AND FORTH, UP AND DOWN NO MORE THAN AN INCH EACH WAY. *JB
2003 Safari Coach Cheetah questions
Does the 2003 Safari Coach Cheetah have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2003 Safari Coach Cheetah: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly; Suspension:Front. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Safari Coach Cheetah?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (2), Suspension (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Safari Coach Cheetah has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.