Safari ZANZIBAR problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
29,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 to 2002 model years. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 7 complaints (42.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 57.1% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 28.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 14.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Service Brakes: 3; Air Bags: 1; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 1; Steering: 1; Structure:Frame And Members: 1; Suspension: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2001: 1; 2002: 1; 2003: 2; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10845994 · 2016-03-10 (March 10, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 SAFARI ZANZIBAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD TO DEPRESS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 02V278000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 01V130001 (SERVICE BRAKES, AIR) AND 00V173000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 97,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10845994 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11433607 · 2021-09-20 (September 20, 2021)
The contact owns a 2000 Zanzibar Safari RV. The contact stated that the vehicle was smoking and an abnormal burning odor was detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where diagnosed the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 77,905.
Owner-reported narrative. 77,905 miles reported. Look up ODI 11433607 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 886081 · 2001-04-17 (April 17, 2001)
WHILE DOING A LUBE JOB ON VEHICLE CONSUMER NOTICED STEERING ARM HAD RUBBED A HOLE IN AIRBAG. WENT TO DEALER WHO INFORMED HIM THEY WERE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER WILL HAVE DEALER GRIND ABOUT 30 % OFF STEERING ARM, AND INSTALL A NEW AIRBAG SO THAT STEERING ARM WILL NO LONGER RUB ON AIRBAG. CONSUMER AND DEALER BOTH FELT 30 % WAS TOO MUCH TO TAKE OFF STEERING ARM. *AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 886081 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 768582 · 2002-10-18 (October 18, 2002)
BRAKE FAILURES HAVE PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE, WITH THE LAST RESULTING IN AN UNAVOIDABLE TRAFFIC ACCIDENT WITH INJURIES. THE BRAKES LOCKED LOSING ALL BRAKING AND STEERING. (THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPLICATED BY JOSAM'S IN ORLANDO) THE MANUFACTURER OF THE ABS SYSTEM (WABCO) DOESN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. DT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 768582 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10032509 · 2003-08-08 (August 8, 2003)
A FIRE STARTED BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR DUE TO THE MAIN WIRING BEING DEFECTIVE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10032509 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
1999: 4; 2000: 5; 2001: 3; 2002: 2