NHTSA Recall 90V130000
Filed by CHAMPION MOTOR COACH, INC. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 1990-07-27. An estimated 1,128 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.