2003 Safari Coach Cheetah problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly (2) · Exterior Lighting:headlights (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings 2003-09-01 · 131 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during the factory inspection process, it was determined that some units could possibly have their lp lines too close to the slide-out hardware. as a precaution, monaco coach is recommending the lowering of the lp tanks to reduce the change of the slide-out hardware rubbing on the lp line.
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly 2003-08-13 · 124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
jb radiator inner cooler failure on aluminum radiators. *tt
What owners report
2018-04-26 · Exterior Lighting · 40,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 safari coach cheetah. the contact stated that the headlamp assemblies were structurally unsound and visibility was poor for the low beam, high beam, and day time running lamps. the contact was unable to find an authorized facility to provide diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was not notified. t…”
2010-05-18 · Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly · 29,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 safari coach cheetah rv. the contact stated that the rear springs were cracked. he was able to locate a recall for the failure (nhtsa campaign id number 05v053000 (suspension, rear springs leaf spring assembly) and contacted the manufacturer. the manufacturer of the motor home stated that they purchased the company from …”
2010-04-21 · Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly“2003 safari safari cheetah motorhome. recall concerning the trailing arm*cw the consumer stated the manufacturer was purchased by another company and no one wants to assume responsibility for the repairs, leaving the consumer to pay for the repairs, even though a recall was issued. *jb …”
2003-10-01 · Exterior Lighting:headlights“the consumer stated when the head lights were turned on, they were so far out of alignment, he was unable to see while driving. *ak when the consumer received the motorhome back the head lights were sticking out from the front of the coach and not secure. the consumer was unable to move the headlights back and forth, up and down no more than an …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.