On certain motorhomes, fifth wheels and travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 1200lr and 1200rim, these refrigerators can experience low cycle fatigue failure which can lead to the liquid solution slowly leaking from...
1996-2001 · 5 model years
Safari Continental Problems by year
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the Safari Continental across 5 model years, and it has 8 recalls. The 2000 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Continental complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Continental problems
Safari Continental recalls 8
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...
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (abs), fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake systems." An internal diagnostic system in the abs may not...
Vehicle description: certain motor homes built on dodge van chassis and equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe between january 28 and august 15, 2000. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Vehicle description: certain class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Vehicle description: motor home chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. The suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which...
Vehicle description: 1999 and 2000 motor homes manufactured between april 2 and november 20, 1999, and equipped with abs systems with brake wiring harness part #2505168. The electrical connector which connects to the modulator was mis-wired causing the...
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with aqua-hot heating systems, model 431-3 zone with engine loop. Fiberglass insulating material located under the burner head on the floor of the heater enclosure, can become soaked with fluids (ethylene glycol...
Latest Continental complaints
One small battery wire cold crimp came lose when I went over a railroad track at 45 mph and total brake system and engine failure occurred. No adequate emergency braking fail-safe type system exists on this vehicle under this condition and the vehicle weighs well over 26000 pounds. I had to coast to a stop and luckily the highway was clear. *Cn
1999 Safari contintental brakes are defective.***No answer required***. *Mr the brakes overheated and ruptured the front hub oil seals, draining the oil from the hubs. Recall#02v278000. *Sc
On may 7, 2005, I was driving my 2000 safari motorhome which is equipped with a 1999 ford e-450 chassis. I was on i-64 at beckley, wv and driving app. 55 Miles per hour. Five of the 6 tires on this vehicle are firestone steeltex r4s brand and one of them had an apperent tread separation, and subsequent blowout. I managed to get keep the vehicle under control, mainly because it was on the back and it is a dual wheel chassis. The tires have 38,000 miles and are 6 years old, but the treasd is still good. When the...
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tread separation occurred, it torn off my fuel filler tube which leads to the gas tank, and also 4 braces which hold the body to the frame. It also caused some damage to the body. There was no wreack, nor any injuries, but we were very lucky. Traffic was heavy. I have 4 other tires on this vehicle that are the same, and now I do not feel safe in driving it. Is there some type of recall so that I can replace these tires?
The exhaust pipe separated from the furnace and fell off. *Nm the consumer stated that on during the first trip in the rv the motor home almost caught fire as well as a grass fire due to the separation of the exhaust pipe separating from the furnace and falling off. The falling off of the pipe allowed the exhaust fire directly from the furnace to blow by the exhaust pipe to the ground with particles of the fire striking the elbow of the exhaust pipe and to the sub floor of the coach which is painted plywood. In...
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the second occurance the consumer attempeted to tighten the bolts but they were tight as they could be. There was no way to secure the tail pipe to the furnace. The consumer went to the distributer of the hurricane system and was shown several hurricane funaces on a pallet that had the same problem as the consumers system. The consumer found that the copper softens and allows the steel pipe to detach.The consumer believes that there should be a total recall on all motor home hurricane systems. *Tc consumer received letter from international inc. Thermal research expressing willingness to examine the exhaust problems. *Tt
Consumer called complaining about having problem with continental tire north america. Consumer called many times to obtain the form for the cash reimbursement on the general grabber p275/60r17. Consumer call at 704-583-8924 and no body answer the phone neither the special website if working on this issue. Please provide further information. Ts
There is an overweight problem with motor home, which caused front tires to become hot from too much weight. Tread came off both tires because of this issue. Tires were toyo, 25570r22.5. Tires were too small for weight of coach. Owner has replaced the tire with michelin, 27570r22.5, Which made the coach much more stable. Safari was contacted about the problem, but nothing was done. *Ak
Questions about the Safari Continental
Which Safari Continental years have the most problems?
Which Safari Continental years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1996 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Continental years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Safari Continental problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (3), wheels & tires (3), suspension (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Safari Continental have?
NHTSA lists 8 recalls across all Safari Continental model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data