Champion Home Bldr. Co. | NHTSA Recall #78V225000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V225000 by Champion Home Bldr. Co.. Includes 165 affected units, FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V225000

Manufacturer: Champion Home Bldr. Co.

Report Received Date: 1978-10-13T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel tank assembly

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 165

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 78V225000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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