Safety Recall NHTSA · 78V025000 Reported January 1, 1978

Fuel:fuel tank assembly

Champion Home Bldr. Co. · Fuel System, Gasoline · 160 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
78V025000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
160
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 1, 1978

Defect Summary

The brackets used to mount the auxiliary fuel tanks may have been inadequately welded to the chassis frame rail.

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.

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 78V025000 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 78V025000

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

What is recall 78V025000?

NHTSA recall 78V025000 was issued by Champion Home Bldr. Co. on January 1, 1978. It addresses: Fuel:fuel tank assembly. The recall affects approximately 160 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Champion Home Bldr. Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 78V025000 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.