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Champion Eurocoach Recall 90V130: Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA campaign 90V130, reported July 27, 1990, 1,128 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 90V130CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Problem
DUE TO OVERPRESSURIZED FUEL SYSTEM AND CLOSED EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM, THERE MAY BE EXCESSIVE HYDROCARBON IGNITION IN EXHAUST STAGE OF ENGINE OPERATION.
Risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN FIRES FROM BURNED THROUGH MUFFLERS,DEGRADATION OF HOSES, OR LIQUID OR EXCESSIVE VAPOR RELEASE FROM EMISSIONCANISTERS.
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.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES BUILT ON JOHN DEERE CHASSIS WITH FORD C6TRANSMISSIONS AND 7.5 LITER ENGINES WITH CARBURETORS.

Affected vehicles

Champion CTS19861987198819891990
Champion Eurocoach19861987198819891990