NHTSA Recall 01V130001: Antilock (service brakes)
SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,438 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the Beaver Contessa.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V130001 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › ANTILOCK |
| Report received | April 17, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (ABS), fail to comply to the requirements of FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." an internal diagnostic system in the ABS may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. Such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.
Safety risk
This could disable the anti-lock function on the affected wheel without providing the required operator warning that the ABS function requires servicing.
Remedy
The ABS ECU will be removed and replaced on these motor homes. Meritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy scheduling for this campaign. Owner notification is expected to begin during april/may 2001. 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 meritor wabco at 1-800-535-5560.
Notes
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 01V130001
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Beaver Contessa | 1999, 2000 |
| Beaver Marquis | 1999, 2000 |
| Beaver Monterey | 1999, 2000 |
| Beaver Patriot | 1999, 2000 |
| Beaver Solitaire | 1999, 2000 |
| Harney Renegade | 1999, 2000 |
| Harney Riata | 1999, 2000 |
| Safari Cheetah | 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.