2004 Safari Coach Zanzibar Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2004 Safari Coach Zanzibar, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2004 Safari Coach Zanzibar
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…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Safari Coach Zanzibar have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 3,300 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The major problem the consumer's experienced is that there was no heat or defrost in the dash area of the coach. *ph the consumer contacted the manufacturer but they indicated that they found no probl”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 20, 2004 · Visibility
“Manufacturer is refusing to provide heat. The service technician suggested that monaco is not responsible for heat below 30 degrees. *ak the defrost didn't work properly either. *sc”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 26, 2004 · Visibility
Compare Safari Coach Zanzibar model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Safari Coach Zanzibar model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2004 Safari Coach Zanzibar
How do I know if my 2004 Safari Coach Zanzibar 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 2004 Safari Coach Zanzibar; 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 04V038000).
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.