SAFARI TREK 1995: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V017000

Make Model Year
SAFARI TREK 1995
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1995-02-01 1995-02-03 1995-02-06

Production Dates: 1994-06-01 - 1995-01-01

Manufacturers Involved: HARNEY COUNTY OPERATIONS, INC.

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 68

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

THE GASOLINE FILLER NECK IS LOCATED LESS THAN 3 FEET FROM THE PROPANE WATER HEATER CREATING A FIRE HAZARD POTENTIAL DURING GASOLINE FUELING.

Consequence

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.