NHTSA Recall 00V173000: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 691 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Beaver Contessa.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V173000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SBA00-104 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP |
| Report received | June 27, 2000 |
| Owner notification | July 13, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: 1999 and 2000 motor homes manufactured between april 2 and november 20, 1999, and equipped with ABS systems with brake wiring harness part #2505168. The electrical connector which connects to the modulator was mis-wired causing the anti-lock brake modulator to react improperly while regulating hydraulic pressure to the appropriate wheel.
Safety risk
Failure of the anti-lock braking system could cause a loss of control of the vehicle in certain braking situations.
Remedy
Dealers will install a wiring harness update, which properly routes the electrical signal from the ECU to the modulator. 7owner notification is expected to begin july 13, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact safari/beaver/harney at 1-800-344-6332.
Notes
Smc recall no. Sba00-104.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V173000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Beaver Contessa | 1999, 2000 |
| Beaver Monterey | 1999, 2000 |
| Beaver Patriot | 1999, 2000 |
| Harney Renegade | 1999, 2000 |
| Safari Coach Sahara | 1999, 2000 |
| Safari Continental | 1999, 2000 |
| Safari Serengetti | 1999, 2000 |
| Safari Zanzibar | 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.