1988 CHAMPION EUROCOACH RECALL - #90V130000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
DUE TO OVERPRESSURIZED FUEL SYSTEM AND CLOSED EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM, THERE MAY BE EXCESSIVE HYDROCARBON IGNITION IN EXHAUST STAGE OF ENGINE OPERATION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1988 CHAMPION EUROCOACH |
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| Manufacturer |
CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO. |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1986 - 7/1/1990 |
| Recalled on |
7/31/1990 |
| Influenced by |
CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/13/1990 |
| # Affected |
1,128 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
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| Description |
DUE TO OVERPRESSURIZED FUEL SYSTEM AND CLOSED EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM, THERE MAY BE EXCESSIVE HYDROCARBON IGNITION IN EXHAUST STAGE OF ENGINE OPERATION. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: FUEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES BUILT ON JOHN DEERE CHASSIS WITH FORD C6TRANSMISSIONS AND 7.5 LITER ENGINES WITH CARBURETORS. |
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