Safari Trek 1995
Model Trek made in 1995 by Safari got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline and parking brake. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1995
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
95V017000 | SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC. | from 06/01/1994 to 01/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 68 | 02/01/1995 | MFR | HARNEY COUNTY OPERATIONS, INC. | 02/03/1995 | 02/06/1995 | |||||||
Defect 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 Summary | This condition can result in a vehicle fire if gasoline vapors are ignited by the propane water heater. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
1 | |||
Fill end of gas tank is about the same height as the tank end, cannot get gas to go in without jfacking up the passenger side wheel height. | |||
The fuel filler line will not vent. when putting in fuel, the fuel kicks back out. the dealer is aware of the prolbem. problem has not been corrected. *ak | |||
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
09/04/1996 | 3 | ||
Automatic parking brake applied itself while driving on the highway. | |||
08/14/1998 | 4 | ||
Vehicle is experiencing problem wth parking brake engaging while vehicle is in motion. manufacturer notified. *ak |