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2001 Safari ZanzibarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Safari Zanzibar, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 9, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Safari 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 brakes10

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

3 recalls

2001 Safari 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

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

Recall 02V-278 · Oct 22, 2002 · 8,581 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR 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.

Best & worst years

2001 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

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

What Zanzibar owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 SAFARI ZANZIBAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT ABNORMAL WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE TENNESSEE RV DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES HAD OVERHEATED AND THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY WOULD HAVE TO BE REBUILT. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT…
Complaint 11013878 · Aug 9, 2017 · 5,470 miles

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