SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC. in 1997. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 28, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SAFARI/PROPANE WATER HEATER LOCATION

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS-C MINI MOTOR HOMES. THE PROPANE WATER HEATER IS LOCATED LESS THAN 3 FEET FROM THE GASOLINE FILLER SPOUT.

NHTSA ID: 97V089000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 10

Consequence Summary:

THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR AN EXPLOSION WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING FUELED.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 15, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SMC/AUXILLIARY GENERATOR

THE "O" RINGS OF THE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY IN THE ONAN EMERALD AND MARQUIS BRAND GENERATOR SETS CAN WEAKEN AND BREAK WHEN EXPOSED TO HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.

NHTSA ID: 96V194005

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 604

Consequence Summary:

IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED BY ONAN. DEALERS WILL EITHER REMOVE THE LPG REGULATOR AND REPLACE IT WITH A MODEL NOT SUBJECT TO RUPTURE, OR INSTALL A PRE-REGULATOR IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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