Defect Description For Recall
Champion Bus (Champion) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2012 ABC-M1235 Transit Buses Manufactured From March 9, 2011, To November 18, 2011, Built On A Freightliner Custom Chassis. The Grid Heater Ground Wire May Contact The Relay Power Terminal And Rub And Chafe, Potentially Resulting In A Short Circuit.
Make Of Vehicle
Champion
Model Of Vehicle
M1235
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
12V040000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
Effect Of Defect
An Electrical Fault Or Short Circuit Could Cause A Vehicle Fire.
Fix Defect
Freightliner Will Notify The Owners, And Inspect The Buses And Correctly Route The Ground Wire As Necessary The Repairs Will Be Performed By Freightliner Authorized Facilities Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On February 2, 2012. Owners May Contact Champion At 1-810-724-6474.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20101115
End Of Manufacture
20110929
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
30
Date Owners Notified
20120202
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20120203