| Make : SAFARI | Model : SAF C 2400 | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19970101 - 19970515 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V089000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19970520 | Date Received by ODI: 19970528 | Date Added to Database: 19970529 |
| 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 WATER HEATER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 10 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS-C MINI MOTOR HOMES. THE PROPANE WATER HEATER IS LOCATED LESS THAN 3 FEET FROM THE GASOLINE FILLER SPOUT. |
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Consequence:
THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR AN EXPLOSION WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING FUELED. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | 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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