CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO.: Safety Recalls in 1978

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO. in 1978. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 17, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

THE BRACKETS USED TO MOUNT THE AUXILIARY FUEL TANK WERE INADEQUATELY WELDED TO THE CHASSIS FRAME RAILS.

NHTSA ID: 78V251000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 8,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL TWO STRAPS BOLTED TO THE FRAME RAILS AND FLOOR JOISTS TO SECURE THE TANK AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 13, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

THE BRACKETS USED TO MOUNT THE SIDE AUXILIARY FUEL TANKS MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY WELDED TO THE CHASSIS FRAME RAILS. LOOSENING OR LOSS OF THE SIDE AUXILIARY FUEL TANKS COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

NHTSA ID: 78V225000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 165

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL SECURE THE SIDE AUXILIARY TANKS TO THE FRAME USING TWO STEEL BANDS OR STRAPS, BOLTED TO THE FRAME RAIL AND FLOOR JOIST, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 1, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

THE BRACKETS USED TO MOUNT THE AUXILIARY FUEL TANKS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED TO THE CHASSIS FRAME RAIL.

NHTSA ID: 78V025000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 160

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL SECURE THE AUXILIARY FUEL TANK TO THE FRAME WITH TWO STEEL BANDS OR STRAPS, BOLTED TO THE FRAME RAIL AND FLOOR JOIST.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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