Recall 97V089000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER Defect in 1997-1997 SAFARI 2400
RECALL This recall affects up to 10 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 97V089000 |
| Manufacturer | SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 10 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS-C MINI MOTOR HOMES. THE PROPANE WATER HEATER IS LOCATED LESS THAN 3 FEET FROM THE GASOLINE FILLER SPOUT.
Safety Consequence
THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR AN EXPLOSION WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING FUELED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MOVE THE PROPANE WATER HEATER 36" FORWARD OF THE FUEL FILLER SPOUT. UNTIL THE WATER HEATER CAN BE MOVED, OWNERS ARE BEING ADVISED TO TURN OFF BOTH THE WATER HEATER SWITCH AND THE 12 VOLT KILL SWITCH BEFORE FUELING THE VEHICLE.
Related Recalls for SAFARI
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 02V004007 | 2002 SAFARI ZANZIBAR | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 232 | |
| 01V044004 | 2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 117 | |
| 01V097001 | 2001 SAFARI SERENGETTI | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 828 | |
| 01V128003 | 2001 SAFARI CONTINENTAL | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 828 | |
| 00V173000 | 2000 SAFARI ZANZIBAR | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 691 | |
| 98V167009 | 1997 SAFARI CONTINENTAL | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE | 413 | |
| 96V194005 | 1996 SAFARI SERENGETI | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 604 | |
| 95V017000 | 1995 SAFARI TREK | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 68 | |
| 01V130001 | 2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 1,438 |