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Safari 2400 Recall 97V089: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Water Heater

NHTSA campaign 97V089, reported May 28, 1997, 10 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 97V089SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS-C MINI MOTOR HOMES. THE PROPANE WATER HEATER IS LOCATED LESS THAN 3 FEET FROM THE GASOLINE FILLER SPOUT.
Risk
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.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAFARI AT 1-541-995-2371.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Safari 24001997
Safari SAF C 24001997