NHTSA recall 08V102000
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Champion M1235 and 1 more
Reported Mar 6, 200845 vehicles affectedCHAMPION BUS, INC.Built Jan 5, 2007 – May 17, 2007
The defect
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.
The risk
Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
The remedy
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.