Recall 12V040000: 2011–2012 Champion M1235

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Feb 3, 2012
Vehicles affected
30
Models
1
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

An electrical fault or short circuit could cause a vehicle fire.

The fix

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Affected vehicles

  • 2011 Champion M1235
  • 2012 Champion M1235

Details

NHTSA campaign
12V040000
Manufacturer
CHAMPION BUS, INC.
Owner letters
Feb 2, 2012
Components
Exterior lighting:turn signal (Lighting)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology