Fuel system, gasolineRecall 90V-130 · Champion vehicles

CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO. recall 90V-130 covers 1,128 Champion vehicles for a fuel system, gasoline problem, reported to NHTSA on July 27, 1990.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,1282 models

ReportedJul 27, 1990Owners notified Sep 13, 1990

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 90V130000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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

The risk

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

What to do

The fix

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.

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

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Champion CTS1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

Champion Eurocoach1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

Built from November 1, 1986 to July 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.