2008 CHAMPION M1235 RECALL - #08V102000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
CHAMPION IS RECALLING 14 MY 2007-2008 M1235 AND RE CTS BUSES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THE FASTENERS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING ARM OR TIE ROD ARMS TO THE SPINDLE MAY BE OVER OR UNDER-TIGHTENED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 CHAMPION M1235 |
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| Manufacturer |
CHAMPION BUS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/5/2007 - 5/17/2007 |
| Recalled on |
3/6/2008 |
| Influenced by |
CHAMPION BUS, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
45 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
CHAMPION IS RECALLING 14 MY 2007-2008 M1235 AND RE CTS BUSES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THE FASTENERS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING ARM OR TIE ROD ARMS TO THE SPINDLE MAY BE OVER OR UNDER-TIGHTENED. |
| Consequences |
INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED STEERING ARM FASTENERS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Corrective action |
CHAMPION BUS IS WORKING WITH FREIGHTLINER TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07V306). THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712 OR CHAMPION AT 1-800-331-5761. |
| 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 M1235 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2008 CHAMPION M1235 Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT PITMAN
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