While driving at 65 MPH and without prior warning driveshaft fell off. Consumer heard a banging sound and vehicle coasted to side of road.
The worst 1996 Safari Sahara problems
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- Transmission1
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- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Equipment: electrical
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If an ignition source is present, liquid propane gas (lpg) leakage could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 96V194005 · Recall details
What 1996 Safari Sahara owners say
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Questions about the 1996 Safari Sahara
Is the 1996 Safari Sahara reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Safari Sahara, fewer than a typical Sahara model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Safari Sahara?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1996 Safari Sahara have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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