Safety Recall NHTSA · 77V076000 Reported May 19, 1977

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Champion Home Bldr. Co. · Electrical System · 145 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
77V076000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
145
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 19, 1977

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealer will reweld bottom supports to the battery compartment, without charge to owner.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Champion Home Bldr. Co. dealer and reference recall ID 77V076000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 77V076000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 77V076000?

NHTSA recall 77V076000 was issued by Champion Home Bldr. Co. on May 19, 1977. It addresses: Electrical system:battery:carrier:hold dwn. The recall affects approximately 145 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Champion Home Bldr. Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 77V076000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.