Recall 96V-194: 1996 Safari Ivory, 1996 Safari Sahara and 1 more

SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Apr 15, 1997, covering about 604 vehicles.

NHTSA number
96V-194
Report date
Apr 15, 1997
Vehicles affected
604
Owners notified
Jul 12, 1996

The problem

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.

The risk

If an ignition source is present, liquid propane gas (Lpg) leakage could result in a fire.

The fix

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.

Notes

Owner notification:owner notification will be conducted by onan and has already begun. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact smc at 1-541-995-8214 or onan at 1-800-888-6626.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

ManufacturerSAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.
ComponentEquipment › Electrical
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number96V194005

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Safari Ivory1996All years
Safari Sahara1996All years
Safari Serengeti1996All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 96V-194?

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.

How is recall 96V-194 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.