Defect Description For Recall
Champion Bus Is Recalling 36 Model Year 2004, 2005, And 2007 Defender And Model Year 2005-2006 M1000 Buses Built Between April 12, 2004 And September 18, 2006. Certain Hydraulic Brake Lines May Contact The Transmission Dipstick Tube As The Engine Rocks.
Make Of Vehicle
Champion
Model Of Vehicle
M1000
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
09V313000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Effect Of Defect
Continued Contact Between The Brake Line And The Dipstick Tube Could Cause A Brake Fluid Leak And Reduce Brake Performance, Potentially Resulting In A Crash Without Warning.
Fix Defect
Daimler Trucks Is Handling The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign. Please See 09V-114. Daimler Trucks Will Correct The Chassis If Found To Be DefeCTIve. This Service Will Be Performed For You Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Daimler Trucks At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20040501
End Of Manufacture
20060831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
36
Date Owners Notified
20090610
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20090730