7
recalls
The Safari Zanzibar has 7 recalls covering 12,598 vehicles as reported; model year 2000 is covered by the most (5).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 2000: 5
Units affected
13K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Safari Zanzibar, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Service brakes3
- Air bags1
- Electrical system1
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
- Steering1
- Structure1
- Suspension1
- Complaints
- 7
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 2
- People injured
- 1
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Safari Zanzibar by component
- Seat belts2 · 1,656 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 9,272 units
- Equipment1 · 0 units
- Service brakes, air1 · 1,438 units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 232 units
Safari Zanzibar recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2003 | Beaver Contessa, Marquis, Monterey, Patriot and 30 more (1997-1999): EquipmentNo. 03V166000 | Fire | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2002 | Beaver Contessa, Monterey, Patriot; Beaver Coach Contessa and 23 more (1998-2003): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 02V278000 | Fire | 8,581 |
| Apr 9, 2002 | Beaver Contessa, Marquis, Monterey, Patriot and 4 more (2002): Vehicle speed controlNo. 02V004007 | Crash risk | 232 |
| Apr 17, 2001 | Beaver Contessa, Marquis, Monterey, Patriot and 8 more (1999-2000): Service brakes, airNo. 01V130001 | Other or not stated | 1,438 |
| Apr 17, 2001 | Beaver Contessa, Marquis, Monterey, Patriot and 9 more (2000-2001): Seat beltsNo. 01V097001 | Injury | 828 |
| Mar 30, 2001 | Beaver Contessa, Marquis, Monterey, Patriot and 9 more (2000-2001): Seat beltsNo. 01V128003 | Injury | 828 |
| Jun 27, 2000 | Beaver Contessa, Monterey, Patriot; Harney Renegade and 4 more (1999-2000): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 00V173000 | Crash risk | 691 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2003 Safari Zanzibar recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2003 Safari Zanzibar. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Safari Zanzibar have?
7 recalls cover the Safari Zanzibar, for 12,598 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is seat belts (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Safari Zanzibar?
Service brakes: named in 3 of the 7 safety complaints about the Safari Zanzibar, then air bags (1). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.