CHAMPION BUS Defender recalls
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the CHAMPION BUS Defender; the most recent was received 2014-05-28 (Seat Belts).
Recalls by model year
| Model year | Campaigns | Do Not Drive / Park Outside |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
All CHAMPION BUS Defender campaigns
| Campaign | Received | Component | Problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V302000 | 2014-05-28 | Seat Belts | Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2014 Defender shuttle buses built on Freightliner M2 chassis equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat bel… |
| 14V303000 | 2014-05-28 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2014 Defender shuttle buses built on Freightliner M2 chassis, equipped with Eaton-brand hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected … |
| 12V593000 | 2012-12-18 | Equipment | Champion Bus is recalling certain model year 2006, and certain model year 2008-2013 buses, models: American Crusader, Challenger, Crusader, and Defender; manufactured September 30, 2006, through November 16, 2012. The bu… |
| 11V141000 | 2011-03-01 | Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner | Champion bus is recalling certain vehicles equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing. |
A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.
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