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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 2 of 4 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Exterior Lighting. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Suspension. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
4 reports
40,000 miles · Apr 26, 2018
Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SAFARI COACH CHEETAH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES WERE STRUCTURALLY UNSOUND AND VISIBILITY WAS POOR FOR THE LOW BEAM, HIGH BEAM, AND DAY TIME RUNNING LAMPS. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO FIND AN AUTHORIZED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SAFARI COACH CHEETAH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES WERE STRUCTURALLY UNSOUND AND VISIBILITY WAS POOR FOR THE LOW BEAM, HIGH BEAM, AND DAY TIME RUNNING LAMPS. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO FIND AN AUTHORIZED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
NHTSA ODI #11090236
29,000 miles · May 18, 2010
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SAFARI COACH CHEETAH RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SPRINGS WERE CRACKED. HE WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V053000 (SUSPENSION, REAR SPRINGS LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY) AND CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE MOTOR HOME STATED THAT THEY PURCHAS…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SAFARI COACH CHEETAH RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SPRINGS WERE CRACKED. HE WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V053000 (SUSPENSION, REAR SPRINGS LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY) AND CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE MOTOR HOME STATED THAT THEY PURCHASED THE COMPANY FROM HOLIDAY RAMBLER (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS SAFARI COACH) AND THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY RISK SINCE THE CRACKED SPRINGS WOULD CAUSE LIMITED VEHICLE CONTROL. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 29,000.
NHTSA ODI #10331053
Mileage unknown · Apr 21, 2010
Suspension
2003 SAFARI SAFARI CHEETAH MOTORHOME. RECALL CONCERNING THE TRAILING ARM*CW THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS PURCHASED BY ANOTHER COMPANY AND NO ONE WANTS TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIRS, LEAVING THE CONSUMER TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS, EVEN THOUGH A RECALL WAS ISSUED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10327393
Mileage unknown · Oct 1, 2003
Exterior Lighting
THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE HEAD LIGHTS WERE TURNED ON, THEY WERE SO FAR OUT OF ALIGNMENT, HE WAS UNABLE TO SEE WHILE DRIVING. *AK WHEN THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE MOTORHOME BACK THE HEAD LIGHTS WERE STICKING OUT FROM THE FRONT OF THE COACH AND NOT SECURE. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE HEADLIGHTS BACK AND FORTH, UP AND D…
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THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE HEAD LIGHTS WERE TURNED ON, THEY WERE SO FAR OUT OF ALIGNMENT, HE WAS UNABLE TO SEE WHILE DRIVING. *AK WHEN THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE MOTORHOME BACK THE HEAD LIGHTS WERE STICKING OUT FROM THE FRONT OF THE COACH AND NOT SECURE. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE HEADLIGHTS BACK AND FORTH, UP AND DOWN NO MORE THAN AN INCH EACH WAY. *JB
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: MONACO WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR MONACO AT 1-877-466-6226.
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, THE SPACER PLATE UNDER THE TRAILING ARMS HAD A TRANSVERSE WELD WHICH CREATES A HEAT RISER AND CAUSE THE TRAILING ARMS TO CRACK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CREATE ROUGH DRIVING CONDITIONS AND DAMAGE TO REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE DRIVER COULD LOOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORHOME AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REPLACE THE TRAILING ARMS FOR CRACKS AND REPLACING THE TRAILING ARMS AND U-BOLTS IN THE REAR SUSPENSION OF THE MOTORHOMES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE I-BEAM LEAF IMITATOR IN THE FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK DUE TO AN INADEQUATE WELDING PROCESS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE I-BEAMS ON THE FRONT AXLE AND THE PANARD BRACKET ON THE REAR AXLE COULD CRACK AND BREAK CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL I-BEAM. ALSO, DEALERS WILL WELD THE STIFFENERS FROM THE PANARD BAR BRACKET TO THE CENTER DIFFERENTIAL OF THE REAR AXLE HOUSING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-6226.
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NHTSA investigations
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