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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V039000

2012 Champion M1235 — Exterior lighting: turn signal

Published February 5, 2012 · Recall initiated: February 3, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V039000, published February 5, 2012 and initiated February 3, 2012. Recalling firm: Champion Bus, Inc.; 2012 Champion M1235 — Exterior lighting: turn signal.

What's the hazard

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 STOP FUNCTIONING AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF VEHICLE OPERATION. LIGHTS WILL RESUME OPERATION AFTER THE VEHICLE IS SHUT DOWN AND RESTARTED.

What to do

FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS AND PERFORM REPAIRS AT ITS AUTHORIZED FACILITIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHAMPION AT 1-810-724-6474.

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Recall details

Brand
CHAMPION
Model
M1235
Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Lot
2012 CHAMPION M1235
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Champion M1235 — Exterior lighting: turn signal recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V039000 on February 5, 2012. Reported hazard: 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 STOP FUNCTIONING AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF VEHICLE OPERATION. LIGHTS WILL RESUME OPERATION AFTER THE VEHICLE IS SHUT DOWN AND RESTARTED.

What should I do if I have this product?

FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS AND PERFORM REPAIRS AT ITS AUTHORIZED FACILITIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHAMPION AT 1-810-724-6474.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHAMPION. Model: M1235.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)