BENDIX 2400 1997: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER
| Make : BENDIX | Model : 2400 | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1997-01-01 - 1997-05-15 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V089000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-05-20 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-05-28 | Date Added to Database: 1997-05-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: 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:
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 | V Report | |
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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. |
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