CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO.: Safety Recalls in 1977

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO. in 1977. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 28, 1977

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SHOE:DISC BRAKE SYSTEM

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE BOLTS THAT FASTEN THE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ONTO THE STEERING KNUCKLE COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING THE FRONT BRAKES TO EITHER LOCK-UP OR BECOME INOPERATIVE.

NHTSA ID: 77V103000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 7

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL EXCHANGE THE BRAKE CALIPER BOLTS FOR IMPROVED DESIGN BOLTS THAT CONTAIN SELF LOCKING FEATURES. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 19, 1977

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CARRIER:HOLD DWN

THE BOTTOM SUPPORTS OF THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT LOCATED UNDER THE MOTORHOME WERE ONLY TACKWELDED. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE THE COMPARTMENT TO BREAK LOOSE ALLOWING THE BATTERIES TO FALL TO THE GROUND, WHICH WILL CAUSE LOSS OF POWER TO THE ENGINE AND THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

NHTSA ID: 77V076000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 145

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REWELD BOTTOM SUPPORTS TO THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 15, 1977

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRIC POWER ACCESSORIES

THE DUAL BATTERY SYSTEM MAY CONTAIN IMPROPER WIRING IN THAT ONE WIRE MAY HAVE BEEN RUN TO THE 110 VOLT CIRCUIT WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN RUN TO THE 12 VOLT CIRCUIT. IF AN AFFECTED UNIT SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO THE 110 VOLT POWER SOURCE WITHOUT THE USE OF A PROPERLY GROUNDED CORD, THE METAL SKIN COULD BECOME "HOT".

NHTSA ID: 77V053000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 122

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL CORRECT THE WIRING DEFECT BY RUNNING THE WIRE TO THE 12 VOLT CIRCUIT FREE OF CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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