Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

79V192000

ManufacturerCHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO.Reported1979-08-24Affected63 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Manufacturer remedy

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HINGES IN EACH DOOR AT NO COST TO OWNER.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

1 entry

  • Champion