Safety Recall NHTSA · 79V192000 Reported August 24, 1979

Structure:door assembly:hinge and attachments

Champion Home Bldr. Co. · Structure · 63 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
79V192000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
63
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 24, 1979

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "door locks and door retention components". If sufficient force is applied, the side door hinges could separate and fail to support the door.

Corrective Action

The dealer will replace the hinges in each door at no cost 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 79V192000 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 79V192000

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

What is recall 79V192000?

NHTSA recall 79V192000 was issued by Champion Home Bldr. Co. on August 24, 1979. It addresses: Structure:door assembly:hinge and attachments. The recall affects approximately 63 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Champion Home Bldr. Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79V192000 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.