NHTSA Recall 12V039000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V039000; Date: Feb. 3, 2012
Failure of the side marker/directional lights to illuminate will result in decreased visibility of the vehicle and/or misinform other drivers as to the intended direction of travel, either of which could increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Champion M1235
Component: Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
Manufactured by: Champion Bus, Inc.
Affected Units:: 20
Recall Summary:
Champion bus (champion) is recalling certain model year 2012 abc-m1235 trucks manufactured from June 21, 2011, through November 18, 2011, equipped with a freightliner custom chassis. Inacurate fault detection values in the bulkhead moudle software may cause the side marker/directional lights to stop functioning after a few minutes of vehicle operation. Lights will resume operation after the vehicle is shut down and restarted.
How to Fix:
Freightliner will notify the owners and perform repairs at its authorized facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 2, 2012. Owners may contact champion at 1-810-724-6474.
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: Feb 2, 2012
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