| Make : BEAVER | Model : PATRIOT | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19950426 - 19970613 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V167009 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19980819 | Date Received by ODI: 19990331 | Date Added to Database: 19990331 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG FURNACE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 413 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AQUA-HOT HEATING SYSTEMS, MODEL 431-3 ZONE WITH ENGINE LOOP. FIBERGLASS INSULATING MATERIAL LOCATED UNDER THE BURNER HEAD ON THE FLOOR OF THE HEATER ENCLOSURE, CAN BECOME SOAKED WITH FLUIDS (ETHYLENE GLYCOL AND/OR DIESEL FUEL). |
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Consequence:
IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, A FIRE COULD RESULT. |
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Remedy:
VEHICLE SYSTEMS INC. WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSULATION FROM BENEATH THE DIESEL HEATING UNIT AS WELL AS FROM BEHIND THE CONTROL THERMOSTAT AND AIR-CONDITIONING HEATING ELEMENT ACCESS COVERS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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