Recall 08V102000: Champion bus, inc.

Report received

Mar 6, 2008

Manufacturer

Champion bus, inc.

Potentially affected

45vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.

Remedy

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.