2007 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall - Campaign #08V225000

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2007 CHAMPION CHALLENGER RECALL - #08V225000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

CHAMPION BUS IS RECALLING 31 MY 2007-2008 DEFENDER, CHALLENGER AND MY 2008 CRUSADER BUSES BUILT ON GENERAL MOTORS 560 CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH INTERMOTIVE GATEWAY 401 MODULE INTERLOCK HARNESS. THESE BUSES HAVE BEEN FOUND TO EXHIBIT EXTREME VOLTAGE SPIKES DURING ENGINE CRANKING. THESE EXTREME SPIKES CAN DAMAGE THE DIODE IN THE HARNESS NEAR THE SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID CONNECTOR. IF THE DIODE FAILS IN THE SHORTED CONDITION, THE GATEWAY 401 MODULE CAN BE DAMAGED.

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Vehicle 2007 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Manufacturer CHAMPION BUS, INC. Manufactured between 5/1/2007 - 3/31/2008 Recalled on 5/19/2008 Influenced by CHAMPION BUS, INC. Owners Notified on 1/1/1900 # Affected 31 Recalled for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY   Description CHAMPION BUS IS RECALLING 31 MY 2007-2008 DEFENDER, CHALLENGER AND MY 2008 CRUSADER BUSES BUILT ON GENERAL MOTORS 560 CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH INTERMOTIVE GATEWAY 401 MODULE INTERLOCK HARNESS. THESE BUSES HAVE BEEN FOUND TO EXHIBIT EXTREME VOLTAGE SPIKES DURING ENGINE CRANKING. THESE EXTREME SPIKES CAN DAMAGE THE DIODE IN THE HARNESS NEAR THE SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID CONNECTOR. IF THE DIODE FAILS IN THE SHORTED CONDITION, THE GATEWAY 401 MODULE CAN BE DAMAGED. Consequences IF THIS OCCURS, THE SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID MAY NOT ENGAGE. IF THIS LOCK DOES NOT ENGAGE, THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE THE ABILITY TO MOVE WHILE THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT IS DEPLOYED WHICH MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Corrective action INTERMOTIVE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 08E004). INTERMOTIVE WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERMOTIVE AT 1-800-969-6080 OR CHAMPION BUS AT 1-810-724-6474. 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 2007 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2007 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2007 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING 2007 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2007 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT 2007 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER 2007 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2007 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY