Champion Eurocoach 1989

Model Eurocoach made in 1989 by Champion got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .

Model 1989

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
90V130000CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO.from 11/01/1986 to 07/01/1990V (Vehicle)112809/13/1990MFRCHAMPION MOTOR COACH, INC07/27/199007/31/1990
Defect SummaryDue to overpressurized fuel system and closed emissions control system, there may be excessive hydrocarbon ignition in exhaust stage of engine operation.
Consequence SummaryThis can result in fires from burned through mufflers,degradation of hoses, or liquid or excessive vapor release from emissioncanisters.
Corrective SummaryReplace 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.
NotesSystem: fuel.vehicle description: buses built on john deere chassis with ford c6transmissions and 7.5 liter engines with carburetors.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
10/10/1997110/27/2000
 The ignition was repaired. *cj
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
07/14/1998310/27/2000
 The engine caught on fire and burned up. *cj