Safari 1997 Equipment recall
Recalled May 28, 1997 · NHTSA recall 97V089000 · Safari
Hazard
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.
Units
10 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS-C MINI MOTOR HOMES. THE PROPANE WATER HEATER IS LOCATED LESS THAN 3 FEET FROM THE GASOLINE FILLER SPOUT.
What to do
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.
Product
Safari 2400 · Safari SAF C 2400
Manufacturer(s)
SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →