NHTSA Recall 09V313000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V313000; Date: Jul. 30, 2009
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Champion Defender; 2005 Champion Defender; 2007 Champion Defender; 2005 Champion M1000; 2006 Champion M1000
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Champion Bus, Inc.
Affected Units:: 36
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 10, 2009
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