NHTSA recall 90V130000
Fuel system, gasoline
Champion CTS and 1 more
Reported Jul 27, 19901,128 vehicles affectedCHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO.Built Nov 1, 1986 – Jul 1, 1990
The defect
Due to overpressurized fuel system and closed emissions control system, there may be excessive hydrocarbon ignition in exhaust stage of engine operation.
The risk
This can result in fires from burned through mufflers,degradation of hoses, or liquid or excessive vapor release from emissioncanisters.
The 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.