NHTSA Recall 90V130000
NHTSA Campaign Id 90V130000; Date: Jul. 27, 1990
This can result in fires from burned through mufflers,degradation of hoses, or liquid or excessive vapor release from emissioncanisters.
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Champion CTS; 1987 Champion CTS; 1988 Champion CTS; 1989 Champion CTS; 1990 Champion CTS; 1986 Champion Eurocoach; 1987 Champion Eurocoach; 1988 Champion Eurocoach; 1989 Champion Eurocoach; 1990 Champion Eurocoach
Component: Gasoline Fuel System
Manufactured by: Champion Home Bldr. Co.
Affected Units:: 1,128
Recall Summary:
Due to overpressurized fuel system and closed emissions control system, there may be excessive hydrocarbon ignition in exhaust stage of engine operation.
How to 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.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel. Vehicle description: buses built on john deere chassis with Ford c6transmissions and 7. 5 liter engines with carburetors.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 13, 1990
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