Defect Description For Recall
Champion Is Recalling 20 My 2007-2008 M1235 Buses Built On Freightliner Chassis And Equipped With Bendix Sr-7 Spring Brake Modulating Valves. The Internal Rubber Check Valve May Leak Causing A Delay In The Application Of The Spring Brakes To Park The Vehicle After The Operator Pulls The Dash Valve Button.
Make Of Vehicle
Champion
Model Of Vehicle
M1235
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
08V061000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve
Effect Of Defect
This Could Cause A Delay Or Failure In Applying The Parking Brakes Which Could Result In A Vehicle Roll Away, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Champion Bus Is Working With Freightliner And Bendix To Repair These Vehicles (Please See 07V302 And 07E037). Bendix Will Install A Check Valve Repair Kit For The Affected Sr-7 Spring Brake Modulating Valve Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Freightliner At 1-800-547-0712, Bendix At 1-440-329-9000, Or Champion At 1-800-331-5761.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20070101
End Of Manufacture
20080131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
74
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080206