2004 Safari Coach Sahara Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2004 Safari Coach Sahara, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2004 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.
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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…
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Suspension: front
On certain motorhomes, the i-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension could crack and break due to an inadequate welding process.
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…
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Labels (equipment)
Certain 36', 38', and 40' motor homes fail to comply with requirements of part 567, "certification." the rear PSI states 85 or 115 lbs. The correct rear PSI is 95 lbs.
Remedy: Dealers will install the correct labels at no charge. Owner notification began january 7, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-877-477-6226.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Safari Coach Sahara have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 8,250 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Brakes and steering seized which caused the vehicle to swerve to the left. *ph the rv sustained some damage. *jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 24, 2004 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“The brakes were leaking air pressure, causing them to seize. When this occurred the steering wheel became very loose and the vehicle was hard to control. The cause of the air pressure leak was undeter”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 22, 2004 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Compare Safari Coach Sahara model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Safari Coach Sahara model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2004 Safari Coach Sahara
How do I know if my 2004 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 2004 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 03V526000).
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.