Vehicle recall 78V251000 · November 17, 1978

1975-1977 Champion Champion

The brackets used to mount the auxiliary fuel tank were inadequately welded to the chassis frame rails.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The brackets used to mount the auxiliary fuel tank were inadequately welded to the chassis frame rails.
Remedy: The dealer will install two straps bolted to the frame rails and floor joists to secure the tank at no cost to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: motorhomes equipped with auxiliary side flange mount fueltanks.system: fuel; fuel tank assembly.consequences of defect: if this condition exists, loosening or loss of theauxiliary fuel tank may occur which may result in a fire and vehicle accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 78V251000
Reported to NHTSA: November 17, 1978
Filed by: CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO.
Owner notification: January 30, 1979
Vehicles potentially affected: 8,000
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Recall 78V251000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Champion Champion (1975-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975

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