2007 Champion M1235
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2007 Champion M1235. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 2007 Champion M1235. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
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.
Champion IS recalling 20 my 2007-2008 m1235 buses built on freightliner chassis and equipped with bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valves. the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause a delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Champion bus IS working with freightliner and bendix to repair these vehicles (please see 07v302 and 07e037). bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected SR-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712, bendix at 1-440-329-9000, or champion at 1-800-331-5761.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10153609The mounting bolt to install the Freedman driver?s seat to the Ford OEM seat track may not have been sufficiently tightened during installation.
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