Safari Recall 95V017000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly, Filler Pipe And Cap
NHTSA recall 95V017000 · announced February 3, 1995 · filed by Safari Motor Coaches, Inc. · 68 units affected
The problem
THE GASOLINE FILLER NECK IS LOCATED LESS THAN 3 FEET FROM THE PROPANE WATER HEATER CREATING A FIRE HAZARD POTENTIAL DURING GASOLINE FUELING.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE IF GASOLINE VAPORS ARE IGNITED BY THE PROPANE WATER HEATER.
What to do
DEALERS WILL MOVE THE GASOLINE FILLER SPOUT TO ANOTHER LOCATION ON THE MOTORHOME. TO REMIND OWNERS TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER WHILE FUELING THE VEHICLE, A STICKER WILL BE MAILED TO THE OWNERS FOR PLACEMENT ON THE GASOLINE FILLER DOOR.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY; PIPE; FILLER; NECK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GASOLINE POWERED MOTORHOMES WITH #2430 OR #2830 FLOORPLANS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT SAFARI AT 1-503-995-8214. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.