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2003 Safari Coach CheetahProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2003 Safari Coach Cheetah, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage40kExterior lighting, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 26, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Safari Coach Cheetah has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Exterior lighting20
Suspension20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2003 Safari Coach Cheetah recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-423 · Sep 6, 2007 · 3,463 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Springs: leaf spring assembly

Recall 05V-053 · Feb 14, 2005 · 2,827 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CREATE ROUGH DRIVING CONDITIONS AND DAMAGE TO REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Suspension: front

Recall 04V-038 · Jan 28, 2004 · 2,156 vehicles

Risk. THE I-BEAMS ON THE FRONT AXLE AND THE PANARD BRACKET ON THE REAR AXLE COULD CRACK AND BREAK CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Safari Coach.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other Cheetah year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cheetah median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Cheetah owners report

Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11090236 · Apr 26, 2018 · 40,000 miles
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…
Complaint 10038217 · Oct 1, 2003

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