CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Safari Zanzibar has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (1 report).
1999 Safari Zanzibar recalls
Most common 1999 Safari Zanzibar problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 SAFARI ZANZIBAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD TO DEPRESS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 02V278000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 01V130001 (SERVICE BRAKES, AIR) AND 00V173000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
WHILE DOING A LUBE JOB ON VEHICLE CONSUMER NOTICED STEERING ARM HAD RUBBED A HOLE IN AIRBAG. WENT TO DEALER WHO INFORMED HIM THEY WERE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER WILL HAVE DEALER GRIND ABOUT 30 % OFF STEERING ARM, AND INSTALL A NEW AIRBAG SO THAT STEERING ARM WILL NO LONGER RUB ON AIRBAG. CONSUMER AND DEALER BOTH FELT 30 % WAS TOO MUCH TO TAKE OFF STEERING ARM. *AK *JB
1999 Safari Zanzibar questions
Does the 1999 Safari Zanzibar have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1999 Safari Zanzibar: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components; Service Brakes, Air:Antilock; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Safari Zanzibar?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (1), Air Bags (1), Service Brakes (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Safari Zanzibar has been fixed?
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