2003 Safari Coach TREK: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
5,290 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2003 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Tank Valve/Gauge is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 2 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 1 | 50.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Tank Valve/Gauge | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Tank Valve/Gauge: 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 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 0 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 |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 |
2004: 2
Pattern summary
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Tank Valve/Gauge leads the component reports. Steering behavior 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10048415 · 2004-01-13 (January 13, 2004)
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 DUAL TIRES AND OVERHANG ENDING. FACTORY STATED AS LONG AS IT'S A FRACTION ABOVE THE HITCH SKID PAD, IT IS ENGINEERED CORRECTLY. CONSUMER HAS SCRAPPED THE TANK ON HIS DRIVEWAY AND IT DOESN'T HAVE ANY PROTECTION. IF RUPTURED, IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE. *PH
Owner-reported narrative. 8,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10048415 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10066596 · 2004-03-31 (March 31, 2004)
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 TO GET THE RV TO STEER PROPERLY. AFTER CHANGING THE TIRE PRESSURE SEVERAL TIMES THE PROBLEM WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE CONSUMER HAD A STEERING STABILIZING PACKAGE INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE. UNFORTUNATELY THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIRS MADE TO IMPROVE THE VEHICLE'S INSTABILITY. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 2,079 miles reported. Look up ODI 10066596 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
02V278000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
Reported: 2002-10-22 (October 22, 2002)
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.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗03V068000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp
Reported: 2003-03-05 (March 5, 2003)
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.
Consequence: IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
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 A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO COACH AT 1-877-477-6226.
NHTSA campaign record ↗03V268000 · Parking Brake
Reported: 2003-07-28 (July 28, 2003)
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.
Consequence: THE PARKING BRAKE COULD BE DISENGAGED AND ALLOW THE MOTOR HOME TO ROLL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗