Storage: tank assemblyRecall 78V-025 · 1976 Champion Titan
CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO. recall 78V-025 covers 160 1976 Champion Titan for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on January 1, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V025000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE BRACKETS USED TO MOUNT THE AUXILIARY FUEL TANKS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED TO THE CHASSIS FRAME RAIL.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL SECURE THE AUXILIARY FUEL TANK TO THE FRAME WITH TWO STEEL BANDS OR STRAPS, BOLTED TO THE FRAME RAIL AND FLOOR JOIST.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK BRACKETS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE LOOSENING OR SEPARATION OF THEAUXILIARY FUEL TANKS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1975 to August 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.