| Make : CHAMPION | Model : CTS | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 19861101 - 19900701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V130000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19900913 | Date Received by ODI: 19900727 | Date Added to Database: 19900731 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CHAMPION MOTOR COACH, INC | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1128 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
DUE TO OVERPRESSURIZED FUEL SYSTEM AND CLOSED EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM, THERE MAY BE EXCESSIVE HYDROCARBON IGNITION IN EXHAUST STAGE OF ENGINE OPERATION. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN FIRES FROM BURNED THROUGH MUFFLERS,DEGRADATION OF HOSES, OR LIQUID OR EXCESSIVE VAPOR RELEASE FROM EMISSIONCANISTERS. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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