2005 Safari Coach Cheetah Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2005 Safari Coach Cheetah, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2005 Safari Coach Cheetah
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Certain motor homes fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.' two delivery lines on the brake system were installed incorrectly.
Remedy: Dealers will switch the port hook-ups of the two delivery lines on the air brake system. The recall began on august 30, 2005. Owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
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Leaf spring assembly (suspension)
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.
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…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Safari Coach Cheetah have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 25,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“We purchased this motorhome in october 2005 from lazydays rv center in seffner, fl and the recall 05v053000 was done. On april 27, 2007 we took the coach to monaco coach corporation for service becaus”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 11, 2013 · Suspension
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 safari coach cheetah. While driving 50 MPH the rear trailing arms failed, which temporarily disabled vehicle control. He was able to regain control. The vehicle was taken t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 7, 2009 · Suspension
Compare Safari Coach Cheetah model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Safari Coach Cheetah model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2005 Safari Coach Cheetah
How do I know if my 2005 Safari Coach Cheetah has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2005 Safari Coach Cheetah; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Safari Coach dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V053000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.