2010 General Coach Abc - M1235 | 2011 General Coach Abc - M1235 — Steering: column
Published December 27, 2010 · Recall initiated: December 21, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V647000, published December 27, 2010 and initiated December 21, 2010. Recalling firm: Champion Bus, Inc.; 2010 General Coach Abc - M1235 | 2011 General Coach Abc - M1235 — Steering: column.
What's the hazard
CHAMPION BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER S2 CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH TRW IGEN3 INTERMEDIATE STEERING COLUMNS. THE WELD AROUND THE IGEN3 STEERING SHAFT TUBE THAT SECURES THE SPLINE TUBE TO THE INTERMEDIATE TUBE MAY BE MISLOCATED (I.E., NOT FULLY OVER THE SEAM CREATED WHEN THE TUBES ARE PRESSED TOGETHER.)
What to do
DAIMLER TRUCKS/FREIGHTLINER WILL HANDLE THE REMEDY AND QUARTERLY REPORTS FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE FREIGHTLINER'S DEFECT REPORT (10V-322). FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE BUSES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS/FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
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Recall details
- Brand
- GENERAL COACH
- Model
- ABC - M1235
- Manufacturer
- Champion Bus, Inc.
- Lot
- 2010 GENERAL COACH ABC - M1235 | 2011 GENERAL COACH ABC - M1235
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 General Coach Abc - M1235 | 2011 General Coach Abc - M1235 — Steering: column recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V647000 on December 27, 2010. Reported hazard: CHAMPION BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER S2 CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH TRW IGEN3 INTERMEDIATE STEERING COLUMNS. THE WELD AROUND THE IGEN3 STEERING SHAFT TUBE THAT SECURES THE SPLINE TUBE TO THE INTERMEDIATE TUBE MAY BE MISLOCATED (I.E., NOT FULLY OVER THE SEAM CREATED WHEN THE TUBES ARE PRESSED TOGETHER.)
What should I do if I have this product?
DAIMLER TRUCKS/FREIGHTLINER WILL HANDLE THE REMEDY AND QUARTERLY REPORTS FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE FREIGHTLINER'S DEFECT REPORT (10V-322). FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE BUSES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS/FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: GENERAL COACH. Model: ABC - M1235.