Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- Manufacturer
- CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO.
- Vehicles affected
- 165
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1978-10-13
- Owners notified
- 1979-01-30
Defect description
THE BRACKETS USED TO MOUNT THE SIDE AUXILIARY FUEL TANKS MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY WELDED TO THE CHASSIS FRAME RAILS. LOOSENING OR LOSS OF THE SIDE AUXILIARY FUEL TANKS COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALER WILL SECURE THE SIDE AUXILIARY TANKS TO THE FRAME USING TWO STEEL BANDS OR STRAPS, BOLTED TO THE FRAME RAIL AND FLOOR JOIST, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.