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2007 Safari Coach SimbaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2007 Safari Coach Simba, 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 complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage23kEquipment, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 29, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Safari Coach Simba 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
Equipment10
Equipment adaptive/mobility10

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

2 recalls

2007 Safari Coach Simba 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

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 07V-016 · Jan 24, 2007 · 171 vehicles

Risk. IF THE SCREW MAKES CONTACT WITH THE HIGH VOLTAGE TRACER ON THE PC BOARD AND SOMEONE WOULD TOUCH THE SCREW HEAD WHILE THE POWER IS ON, AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK COULD…

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

2007 vs. every other Simba 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 Simba median. How we score

'04'05'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Simba owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CAREFREE ECLIPSE AWNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE MOTOR FAILED AND THE AWNING DEPLOYED OUTWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE CONTACT HAD TO TIE DOWN THE AWNING TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN…
Complaint 10427916 · Sep 29, 2011 · 22,505 miles

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