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#BS-2003-SAFCHE-6005

2003 Safari Coach Cheetah

Based on reports from 4 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
2

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 4 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring AssemblyHIGH

2 owners reported suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly issues — failures commonly reported around 40K miles.

!Inspect the Exterior Lighting:headlightsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly2 (50%)
Exterior Lighting:headlights1 (25%)
Lights1 (25%)

2003 Safari Coach Cheetah: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly Issues

Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2003 Safari Coach Cheetah, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 40,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 40K-mile mark.

Exterior Lighting:headlights Issues

Exterior Lighting:headlights complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2003 Safari Coach Cheetah, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to exterior lighting:headlights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2003 Safari Coach Cheetah, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2003 Safari Coach Cheetah. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

04V038000Mar 2004

SUSPENSION:FRONT

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE I-BEAM LEAF IMITATOR IN THE FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK DUE TO AN INADEQUATE WELDING PROCESS.

05V053000Mar 2005

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, THE SPACER PLATE UNDER THE TRAILING ARMS HAD A TRANSVERSE WELD WHICH CREATES A HEAT RISER AND CAUSE THE TRAILING ARMS TO CRACK.

07V423000Mar 2008

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 4 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

2003 Safari Coach Cheetah: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Safari Coach Cheetah?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2003 Safari Coach Cheetah is related to the suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2003 Safari Coach Cheetah reliable?
The 2003 Safari Coach Cheetah has 4 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2003 Safari Coach Cheetah problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2003 Safari Coach Cheetah have any recalls?
Yes, the 2003 Safari Coach Cheetah has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Safari Coach Cheetah problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 40,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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