Make : SAFARI | Model : TREK | Year : 1995 |
Build Dates : 19940601 - 19950101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V017000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19950201 | Date Received by ODI: 19950203 | Date Added to Database: 19950206 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HARNEY COUNTY OPERATIONS, INC. | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 68 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE GASOLINE FILLER NECK IS LOCATED LESS THAN 3 FEET FROM THE PROPANE WATER HEATER CREATING A FIRE HAZARD POTENTIAL DURING GASOLINE FUELING. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE IF GASOLINE VAPORS ARE IGNITED BY THE PROPANE WATER HEATER. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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