Recall 99V091000: 1998 Champion Contender
- Report received
- Apr 20, 1999
- Manufacturer
- Champion bus, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 18vehicles
- Model years
- 1998
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
Vehicle description: transit buses built on spartan chassis. Hydraulic fluid reservoir may be mounted lower than recommended which could reduce the flow of hydraulic oil to the power steering pump.
Possible consequence
Intermittent loss of power steering could occur, increasing the effort needed to steer the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for the reservoir location and the reservoir will be relocated.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1998 Champion Contender0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.