2002 Safari Coach Sahara Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2002 Safari Coach Sahara, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2002 Safari Coach Sahara
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
-
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…
-
Foundation components (service brakes)
On certain motor homes, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and ABS sensors.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front and rear brake calipers for corrosion and replace or rebuild the calipers as necessary. The recall began on august 18, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
-
Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
On certain motor homes equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these pedals. Owner notification began september 9, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-800-344-6332 or williams control at…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Safari Coach Sahara have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 17,800 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 safari coach sahara. The contact stated that brake warning light illuminated and that the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired un”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 7, 2014 · Service brakes
“My 2002 safari sahara has already had the bosch front calipers replaced in 2004 or 2005 because of sticking and causing excessive heat on the rotors which could result in wheel fires. While trying to”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 11, 2012 · Service brakes
Compare Safari Coach Sahara model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Safari Coach Sahara model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2002 Safari Coach Sahara
How do I know if my 2002 Safari Coach Sahara 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2002 Safari Coach Sahara; 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 02V004007).
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.
Other Safari Coach models
- Trek21 complaints
- Cheetah12 complaints
- Zanzibar5 complaints
- Simba4 complaints
- Safari Class C3 complaints
- Trek Gas3 complaints
- Serengeti2 complaints
- 1976CHEETAH1 complaints
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.