2005 Safari Coach Simba Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2005 Safari Coach Simba, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2005 Safari Coach Simba
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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Engine and engine cooling
On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with GM 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under…
Remedy: Workhorse is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact…
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Electrical system
Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument cluster fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, 'controls and displays,' and no. 105, 'hydraulic and electric brake systems.' if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure…
Remedy: Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 04v195000) and will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
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Cables (electrical system)
On certain class a motor homes built on workhorse chassis,the battery cables may not be secured properly inside of the chassis' frame rail. The battery cables may be located too near the engine exhaust.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the battery cable to see if the cable is properly mounted inside of the chassis frame rail. If necessary, the battery cable will be mounted securely in existing holes in frame rail free of charge.…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Safari Coach Simba have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“2005 safari simba motor home with brake problems. Consumer states that the dealer stated they couldn't do anything because the braking was normal. Another mechanic stated the brakes were not right for”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 2, 2007 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“The consumer had power steering and exhaust problems on his 2005 safari simba. *jb exhaust fumes generated through the coach and off set the alarm (twice), the power steering would scream when turns w”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 23, 2005 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare Safari Coach Simba model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Safari Coach Simba model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Safari Coach Simba | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 Safari Coach Simba | 3 | 2 |
| 2006 Safari Coach Simba | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 Safari Coach Simba | 2 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2005 Safari Coach Simba
How do I know if my 2005 Safari Coach Simba 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 2005 Safari Coach Simba; 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 05V081000).
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.