CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Safari Coach Sahara has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (2 reports).
2002 Safari Coach Sahara recalls
Most common 2002 Safari Coach Sahara problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SAFARI COACH SAHARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 02V278000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REMEDY REPAIR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE TWO ABS SENSORS AND FOUR CALIPERS WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ALL THE REPAIRS THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF T
MY 2002 SAFARI SAHARA HAS ALREADY HAD THE BOSCH FRONT CALIPERS REPLACED IN 2004 OR 2005 BECAUSE OF STICKING AND CAUSING EXCESSIVE HEAT ON THE ROTORS WHICH COULD RESULT IN WHEEL FIRES. WHILE TRYING TO EVACUATE FROM NEW ORLEANS ON 9-3-12, THE FRONT BRAKES EXPERIENCED OVERHEATING AGAIN WHICH MEANT THAT I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE MY MOTORHOME AWAY FROM THE PATH HURRICANE ISAAC. BOTH FRONT ROTORS GOT SO HOT THAT THE ABS SENSORS QUIT WORKING. I HAVE NOT CONTACTED MONACO BECAUSE I WILL MOST LIKELY GET ANOTHER RUN-AROUND LIKE LAST TIME THEY FIXED THE BRAKES. THE 1ST TIME THEY OVERHEATED WAS AFTER ONE OF THEIR AUTHORIZED MECHANICS TOOK BOTH CALIPERS APART AND PUT THEM BACK TOGETHER AGAIN STATING THERE WAS
2002 Safari Coach Sahara questions
Does the 2002 Safari Coach Sahara have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2002 Safari Coach Sahara: Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Safari Coach Sahara?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (2), Electrical System (1), Equipment (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Safari Coach Sahara has been fixed?
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