NHTSA Recall 08V102000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V102000; Date: Mar. 6, 2008
Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Champion M1235; 2008 Champion M1235; 2007 Champion Re Cts; 2008 Champion Re Cts
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Champion Bus, Inc.
Affected Units:: 45
Recall Summary:
Champion is recalling 14 my 2007-2008 m1235 and re cts buses built on freightliner chassis. The fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened.
How to Fix:
Champion bus is working with freightliner to repair these vehicles free of charge (please see 07v306). The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or champion at 1-800-331-5761.
Recall Notes:
Customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
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