1977 CHAMPION CHAMPION RECALL - #78V251000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
THE BRACKETS USED TO MOUNT THE AUXILIARY FUEL TANK WERE INADEQUATELY WELDED TO THE CHASSIS FRAME RAILS.
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| Vehicle |
1977 CHAMPION CHAMPION |
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| Manufacturer |
CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO. |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1975 - 8/1/1977 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/30/1979 |
| # Affected |
8,000 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
THE BRACKETS USED TO MOUNT THE AUXILIARY FUEL TANK WERE INADEQUATELY WELDED TO THE CHASSIS FRAME RAILS. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL TWO STRAPS BOLTED TO THE FRAME RAILS AND FLOOR JOISTS TO SECURE THE TANK AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH AUXILIARY SIDE FLANGE MOUNT FUELTANKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, LOOSENING OR LOSS OF THEAUXILIARY FUEL TANK MAY OCCUR WHICH MAY RESULT IN A FIRE AND VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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