Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 90V130000

Fuel system, gasoline

CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1990-07-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V130000

Fuel system, gasoline

Component
Fuel system, gasoline
Manufacturer
CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO.
Vehicles affected
1,128
Reported to NHTSA
1990-07-27
Owners notified
1990-09-13

Defect description

DUE TO OVERPRESSURIZED FUEL SYSTEM AND CLOSED EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM, THERE MAY BE EXCESSIVE HYDROCARBON IGNITION IN EXHAUST STAGE OF ENGINE OPERATION.

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN FIRES FROM BURNED THROUGH MUFFLERS,DEGRADATION OF HOSES, OR LIQUID OR EXCESSIVE VAPOR RELEASE FROM EMISSIONCANISTERS.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE FUEL TANK FILLER CAP WITH HIGH FLOW, TWO-STAGE RETENTION CAPS; REPLACE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HEATER HOSES WITH HIGH-TEMP NOMEX HOSES; PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL HEAT SHIELD BETWEEN COACH BODIES AND MUFFLER; AND PROVIDE DECALS FOR ATTACHMENT TO THE FUEL SYSTEM ADVISING USERS NOT TO COMPLETELY FILL THEIR FUEL TANKS.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES BUILT ON JOHN DEERE CHASSIS WITH FORD C6TRANSMISSIONS AND 7.5 LITER ENGINES WITH CARBURETORS.

Scope of coverage

10 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
CHAMPION CTS1990 1989 1988 1987 1986
CHAMPION Eurocoach1990 1989 1988 1987 1986

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.