There have been 7 safety recalls for the Champion M1235. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Champion M1235.
Warning triangles that do not properly reflect light may fail to warn others that a vehicle is parked, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Champion American Crusader, 2013 Champion American Crusader, 2014 Champion American Crusader, 2012 Champion Challenger, 2013 Champion Challenger, 2014 Champion Challenger, 2012 Champion Crusader, 2013 Champion Crusader, 2014 Champion Crusader, 2012 Champion Cts-fe, 2013 Champion Cts-fe, 2014 Champion Cts-fe, 2012 Champion Cts-re, 2013 Champion Cts-re, 2014 Champion Cts-re, 2012 Champion Defender, 2013 Champion Defender, 2014 Champion Defender, 2012 Champion Ez-street, 2013 Champion Ez-street, 2014 Champion Ez-street, 2012 Champion Hc American, 2013 Champion Hc American, 2014 Champion Hc American, 2012 Champion Hcac, 2013 Champion Hcac, 2014 Champion Hcac, 2012 Champion Lf Transport, 2013 Champion Lf Transport, 2014 Champion Lf Transport, 2012 Champion M1235, 2013 Champion M1235, 2014 Champion M1235, 2012 Champion Platinum Shuttle, 2013 Champion Platinum Shuttle, 2014 Champion Platinum Shuttle, 2012 Champion Stacked Rail, 2013 Champion Stacked Rail, 2014 Champion Stacked Rail, 2012 Federal Coach Premier, 2013 Federal Coach Premier, 2014 Federal Coach Premier, 2012 Federal Coach Spirit, 2013 Federal Coach Spirit, 2014 Federal Coach Spirit |
| Component: EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Summary: Champion bus, inc. (champion) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 american crusader, challenger, crusader, cts-fe, cts-re, defender, ez-street, hc american, hcac, lf transport, m1235, platinum shuttle, stacked rail, and federal coach premier, and spirit transit buses manufactured January 1, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An electrical fault or short circuit could cause a vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Champion M1235, 2012 Champion M1235 |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 |
| 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Champion CTS, 2011 Champion M1235 |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall Summary: Champion bus (champion) is recalling certain model year 2011 cts and m1235 trucks manufactured from March 9, 2011, through June 29, 2011, equipped with a cummins isx or isl diesel engine. The v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 29, 2014 | Equipment | 773 |
| Feb. 3, 2012 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal | 20 |
| Feb. 3, 2012 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal | 30 |
| Oct. 18, 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Mar. 6, 2008 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 45 |
| Feb. 14, 2008 | Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman | 14 |
| Feb. 6, 2008 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve | 74 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2014 Champion M1235 | 1 |
| 2013 Champion M1235 | 1 |
| 2012 Champion M1235 | 3 |
| 2011 Champion M1235 | 2 |
| 2008 Champion M1235 | 3 |
| 2007 Champion M1235 | 2 |