Recall
Safari Trek — 95V017000
NHTSA ID
95V017000
Make
Safari
Model
Trek
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1995-02-03
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Units Affected
68
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.