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2002 Safari Coach ZanzibarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2002 Safari Coach Zanzibar, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. 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 mileage48kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Safari Coach Zanzibar 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
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Suspension10

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

2 recalls

2002 Safari Coach Zanzibar 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 →

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

2002 vs. every other Zanzibar 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 Zanzibar median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Zanzibar owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MONACO SAFARI COACH ZANZIBAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE LEANED DOWN THREE INCHES. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT DID NOT OFFER AN EXPLANATION FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION ON THE VEHICLE WAS…
Complaint 10195978 · Jul 10, 2007 · 48,000 miles

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