2003 Safari Coach Trek Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2003 Safari Coach Trek, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2003 Safari Coach Trek
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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Parking brake
On certain motor homes built on the workhorse p-series chassis, the parking brake bracket is not properly secured to the chassis and can be bent or broken when applied.
Remedy: Dealers will add additional welds to the parking brake bracket. Owner notification began august 21, 2003. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
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Lamp (service brakes)
Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. Owner notification began may 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within…
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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.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Safari Coach Trek have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 5,290 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Consumer had to work at driving to constantly correct the vehicle's wandering and swaying. (nar) *ph the manufacturer assured the consumer that it was simply a matter of correcting the tire pressure t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 31, 2004 · Suspension
“While driving the propane tank (lpg) drags along the ground. The consumer is concerned that the vehicle will catch fire. Please provide additional information. *ph the tank is located btw the rear dua”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 13, 2004 · Equipment
Compare Safari Coach Trek model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Safari Coach Trek model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2003 Safari Coach Trek
How do I know if my 2003 Safari Coach Trek 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 2003 Safari Coach Trek; 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 02V278000).
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
- Cheetah12 complaints
- Sahara10 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.