Champion Home Bldr. Co. | NHTSA Recall #90V130000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 90V130000 by Champion Home Bldr. Co.. Includes 1,128 affected units, FUEL:FUEL SYSTEMS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Due to overpressurized fuel system and closed emissions control system, there may be excessive hydrocarbon ignition in exhaust stage of engine operation.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 90V130000
Report Received Date: 1990-07-27T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel:fuel systems
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 1,128

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Due to overpressurized fuel system and closed emissions control system, there may be excessive hydrocarbon ignition in exhaust stage of engine operation.
Consequence Summary: This can result in fires from burned through mufflers,degradation of hoses, or liquid or excessive vapor release from emissioncanisters.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-nbrr.nytj~74c9
NHTSA ID: 90V130000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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