Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V103000 Reported March 17, 2003

Monaco/certification label/gawr incorrect

Q: What is recall 03V103000?

NHTSA recall 03V103000 was issued by Safari Motor Coaches, Inc. on March 17, 2003. It addresses: Monaco/certification label/gawr incorrect. The recall affects approximately 44 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Safari Motor Coaches, Inc. · Equipment · 44 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V103000

Manufacturer Campaign

R03009

Manufacturer

Safari Motor Coaches, Inc.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 17, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain motor homes, the gross axle weight rating (gawr) is incorrect on the federal certification label. the initial label shows the rear gawr as 19,500 lbs. correct rear gawr is 19,200 lbs. the gvwr showed 29,000 lbs. correct gvwr is 28,700 lbs.

Safety Consequence

These vehicles do not comply with the regulations.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a corrected label on these motor homes. owner notification began on october 22, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free label within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-877-466-8226.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Safari Motor Coaches, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 03V103000 or campaign R03009.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V103000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V103000?

NHTSA recall 03V103000 was issued by Safari Motor Coaches, Inc. on March 17, 2003. It addresses: Monaco/certification label/gawr incorrect. The recall affects approximately 44 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Safari Motor Coaches, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V103000 or the manufacturer campaign number R03009. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.