Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Class-C Mini Motor Homes. The Propane Water Heater Is Located Less Than 3 Feet From The Gasoline Filler Spout.
Make Of Vehicle
SAFARI
Model Of Vehicle
2400
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
97V089000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Water Heater
Effect Of Defect
There Is The Potential For An Explosion While The Vehicle Is Being Fueled.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Safari Motor Coaches, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19970101
End Of Manufacture
19970515
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
10
Date Owners Notified
19970520
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Safari Motor Coaches, Inc.
Date Report Received
19970528