Visibility: power window devices and controlsRecall 77V-053 · 1977 Champion Bantam
CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO. recall 77V-053 covers 122 1977 Champion Bantam for a visibility: power window devices and controls problem, reported to NHTSA on April 15, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V053000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE DUAL BATTERY SYSTEM MAY CONTAIN IMPROPER WIRING IN THAT ONE WIRE MAY HAVE BEEN RUN TO THE 110 VOLT CIRCUIT WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN RUN TO THE 12 VOLT CIRCUIT. IF AN AFFECTED UNIT SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO THE 110 VOLT POWER SOURCE WITHOUT THE USE OF A PROPERLY GROUNDED CORD, THE METAL SKIN COULD BECOME "HOT".
The fix
THE DEALER WILL CORRECT THE WIRING DEFECT BY RUNNING THE WIRE TO THE 12 VOLT CIRCUIT FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: ELECTRIC POWER ACCESSORIES; DUAL BATTERY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: UNDER SOME CONDITIONS AN INDIVIDUAL COULD RECEIVE ASEVERE ELECTRIC SHOCK, RESULTING IN INJURY AND POSSIBLY DEATH.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO OPERATE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WITH ANY CONNECTIONTO AN EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE EVEN THOUGH USING A PROPERLY GROUNDED CORD,INCLUDING THE ONE SUPPLIED WITH THE UNIT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.