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1998 Safari Coach Safari Class CProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 Safari Coach Safari Class C, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage70kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 6, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Safari Coach Safari Class C has problems

1 complaint 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
Suspension10

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

1 recall

1998 Safari Coach Safari Class C 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 →

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

1998 vs. every other Safari Class C 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 Safari Class C median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Safari Class C owners report

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

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE STABILIZER BAR BOLTS BROKE ALLOWING THE FRONT END OF THE STABILIZER BAR TO DROP TO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND TIED UP THE STABILIZER BAR TO KEEP IT FROM DRAGGING. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY AN…
Complaint 10153829 · Mar 27, 2006 · 70,000 miles

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