CHAMPION EUROCOACH 1990: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 90V130000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHAMPION | EUROCOACH | 1990 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1990-09-13 | 1990-07-27 | 1990-07-31 |
Production Dates: 1986-11-01 - 1990-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: CHAMPION MOTOR COACH, INC
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1128
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
DUE TO OVERPRESSURIZED FUEL SYSTEM AND CLOSED EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM, THERE MAY BE EXCESSIVE HYDROCARBON IGNITION IN EXHAUST STAGE OF ENGINE OPERATION.
THIS CAN RESULT IN FIRES FROM BURNED THROUGH MUFFLERS,DEGRADATION OF HOSES, OR LIQUID OR EXCESSIVE VAPOR RELEASE FROM EMISSIONCANISTERS.
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.
SYSTEM: FUEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES BUILT ON JOHN DEERE CHASSIS WITH FORD C6TRANSMISSIONS AND 7.5 LITER ENGINES WITH CARBURETORS.
