Recall 12V314 covers 1 2008 Safari Coach Simba Diesel motorhome for brake caliper piston growth that reduces braking. Repair is free at an authorized dealer.
Safari Coach is recalling 1 2008 Simba Diesel recreational vehicle equipped with Bosch hydraulic brakes because long non-driving periods can reduce brake caliper piston clearance, causing brake drag, overheating, and reduced brake performance. Reduced brake performance raises crash risk, and the Safari Coach dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The 2008 Safari Coach Simba Diesel uses Bosch hydraulic brakes. In a hydraulic brake system, fluid pressure moves brake caliper pistons, and those pistons press the brake pads against the rotors to slow the motorhome. The caliper piston has to move freely inside its bore, which is the tight channel that guides the piston.
On affected motorhomes, long periods without driving can let the brake caliper piston grow across its diameter. That leaves too little space between the piston and the bore. When clearance is reduced, the piston can stick instead of releasing cleanly, so the brakes drag against the rotors. Drag creates heat and reduces brake performance.
There is no warning sign before failure. Once brake drag or overheating starts, the brakes can feel less effective, so the vehicle should be checked before it is driven farther.
Who's affected?
| 2008 Safari Coach Simba Diesel | hydraulic brake system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1 |
Not every 2008 Safari Coach Simba Diesel motorhome is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
Reduced brake performance raises the risk of a crash because the vehicle has less braking ability when the calipers are affected. Until the recall work is complete, leave extra following distance and schedule service once the dealer can complete the repair. Repair will be free at any franchised Safari Coach dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008 Safari Coach Simba Diesel is included in this recall.
- Wait for owner-notice instructions before scheduling dealer work, since the remedy status is not listed as available.
- Call Safari Coach customer service at 1-800-547-0712 with questions and reference recall number 12V314 when you call.
- Ask the dealer about the free brake-caliper inspection and replacement that addresses brake drag, overheating, and reduced brake performance.
- Drive cautiously until the brake inspection is complete. Leave extra stopping distance and stop driving if the brakes overheat or braking feels reduced.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Safari Coach technician will inspect the Bosch hydraulic brake calipers and replace calipers that show the covered piston clearance issue. The final remedy status is not listed, so treat the dealer repair as not open until the campaign record or dealer confirms it is available. Once available, inspection, replacement parts, and labor are free under the recall. The interim owner letter has already been mailed, and the dealer can explain the inspection path for this 2008 Simba Diesel.
Timeline
| July 5, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
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Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V314?
Recall 12V314 covers 1 2008 Safari Coach Simba Diesel motorhome with Bosch hydraulic brakes. Long non-driving periods can lead to brake caliper piston growth, brake drag, overheating, and reduced brake performance. An authorized DTNA dealer will inspect and replace brake calipers as needed for free.
What should I do if my 2008 Safari Coach Simba Diesel is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 12V314. If it is, contact an authorized DTNA dealer and reference recall 12V314 when you ask for the brake caliper inspection. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair at no cost, and the remedy for recall 12V314 states that an authorized DTNA dealer will inspect and replace the brake calipers as needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced brake performance. Recall 12V314 says brake caliper piston growth can cause brake drag and overheating, which reduces braking ability and increases crash risk. Check your VIN, then arrange the free dealer inspection if your motorhome is included.
When was the owner notified?
DTNA mailed an interim owner letter on August 6, 2012. If you bought the motorhome used or never received that letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2008 Safari Coach Simba Diesel is included, then call an authorized DTNA dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V314000 |
|---|---|
| Safari Coach customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V314 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V314000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →