2008 CHAMPION DEFENDER 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 CHAMPION DEFENDER |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
2008 CHAMPION DEFENDER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 CHAMPION DEFENDER Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
2008 CHAMPION DEFENDER Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
2008 CHAMPION DEFENDER Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
2008 CHAMPION DEFENDER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 CHAMPION DEFENDER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 CHAMPION DEFENDER Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
2008 CHAMPION DEFENDER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 CHAMPION DEFENDER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 CHAMPION DEFENDER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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