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Safari Trek Recall 95V017: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

NHTSA campaign 95V017, reported February 3, 1995, 68 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 95V017SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Problem
THE GASOLINE FILLER NECK IS LOCATED LESS THAN 3 FEET FROM THE PROPANE WATER HEATER CREATING A FIRE HAZARD POTENTIAL DURING GASOLINE FUELING.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE IF GASOLINE VAPORS ARE IGNITED BY THE PROPANE WATER HEATER.
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Safari Trek1995