Recall 98V167009: 1995–1998 Beaver Marquis and 2 other models

Report received

Mar 31, 1999

Manufacturer

Safari motor coaches, inc.

Potentially affected

413vehicles

Model years

1995–1998

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with aqua-hot heating systems, model 431-3 zone with engine loop. Fiberglass insulating material located under the burner head on the floor of the heater enclosure, can become soaked with fluids (ethylene glycol and/or diesel fuel).

Possible consequence

If an electrical short occurs, a fire could result.

Remedy

Vehicle systems inc. Will conduct the owner notification for this campaign. Dealers will remove the insulation from beneath the diesel heating unit as well as from behind the control thermostat and air-conditioning heating element access covers.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1995 Beaver Marquis0 complaints
• 1996 Beaver Marquis0 complaints
• 1997 Beaver Marquis1 complaints
• 1998 Beaver Marquis0 complaints
• 1996 Beaver Patriot3 complaints
• 1997 Beaver Patriot1 complaints
• 1996 Safari Continental1 complaints
• 1997 Safari Continental1 complaints