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1997 Safari Coach SerengetiProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1997 Safari Coach Serengeti, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage81kEquipment, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 23, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Safari Coach Serengeti has problems

2 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
Equipment20

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

2 recalls

1997 Safari Coach Serengeti 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

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 03V-166 · May 8, 2003

Risk. IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR…

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

1997 vs. every other Serengeti 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 Serengeti median. How we score

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

What Serengeti owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM7732 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BOILER TUBE CRACKED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE COMPONENT WITH ANOTHER RM7732 COOLING SYSTEM AT THE COST OF $1,111.80. ON JUNE 6, 2007, SHE RECEIVED A DOMETIC RECALL NOTICE FOR THE EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL…
Complaint 10225478 · Apr 23, 2008
RECIEVED A RECALL NOTICE NHTSA RECALL #07V423000 WHENT TO LOOK TO SEE IF OUR EQUIPMENT WAS PART OF THE RECALL AND IT ISN'T. BUT IT HAS THE EXACT PROBLEM DESCRIBEDE IN THE NOTICE. DOMETIC FRIDGE RM 7732 SER. 6460011. *TR
Complaint 10224160 · Apr 10, 2008 · 80,906 miles

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