2004 CHAMPION CHALLENGER RECALL - #05V174000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
ON CERTAIN DIESEL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER VACUUM PUMP BRACKETS, THE BRACKETS COULD BREAK.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2004 CHAMPION CHALLENGER |
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| Manufacturer |
CHAMPION BUS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/2003 - 12/31/2004 |
| Recalled on |
4/28/2005 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
75 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN DIESEL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER VACUUM PUMP BRACKETS, THE BRACKETS COULD BREAK. |
| Consequences |
WHEN THE BRACKET BREAKS, THE VACUUM PUMP THAT PROVIDES THE POWER TO THE POWER BRAKES BECOMES INOPERATIVE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, THE POWER STEERING COULD BE AFFECTED IF THE BELT GETS CAUGHT IN THE OTHER BELTS. |
| Corrective action |
CARRIER IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-450-2211. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2004 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS, UNDERBODY SHIELDS
2004 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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