Defect Description For Recall
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014 Defender Shuttle Buses Built On Freightliner M2 Chassis, Equipped With Eaton-Brand Hybrid Automated Transmissions. The Software Controlling The Affected Transmissions May Improperly Raise The Vehicle’S Engine Speed During Downshifts Without The Driver’S Input.
Make Of Vehicle
Champion BUS
Model Of Vehicle
DEFENDER
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
14V303000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm, Pcm)
Effect Of Defect
The Increase In Engine Speed May Result In Unintended Acceleration, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Daimler Trucks North America (Dtna), Manufacturer Of The Freightliner Chassis, Has Notified Owners, And Eaton Authorized Service Facilities Has Updated The Hybrid Control Module Software Version, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began In May 2014. Owners May Contact Champion Bus At 1-810-724-6474. Customers May Also Contact Eaton At 1-800-386-1911.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2
Date Owners Notified
20141118
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20140528