Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Diesel Buses Built On Ford E-Series Chassis And Equipped With Carrier VacuUM Pump Brackets, The Brackets Could Break.
Make Of Vehicle
Champion
Model Of Vehicle
CHALLENGER
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
05V174000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
When The Bracket Breaks, The VacuUM Pump That Provides The Power To The Power Brakes Becomes Inoperative, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash. Also, The Power Steering Could Be Affected If The Belt Gets Caught In The Other Belts.
Fix Defect
Carrier Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign. Owners May Contact Carrier Service Department At 1-800-450-2211.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20030701
End Of Manufacture
20041231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
75
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20050429