2012 Champion M1235 | 2011 Champion M1235 — Exterior lighting: turn signal
Published February 5, 2012 · Recall initiated: February 3, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V040000, published February 5, 2012 and initiated February 3, 2012. Recalling firm: Champion Bus, Inc.; 2012 Champion M1235 | 2011 Champion M1235 — Exterior lighting: turn signal.
What's the hazard
CHAMPION BUS (CHAMPION) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 ABC-M1235 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2011, TO NOVEMBER 18, 2011, BUILT ON A FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS. THE GRID HEATER GROUND WIRE MAY CONTACT THE RELAY POWER TERMINAL AND RUB AND CHAFE, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A SHORT CIRCUIT.
What to do
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS, AND INSPECT THE BUSES AND CORRECTLY ROUTE THE GROUND WIRE AS NECESSARY THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY FREIGHTLINER 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 | 2011 CHAMPION M1235
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Champion M1235 | 2011 Champion M1235 — Exterior lighting: turn signal recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V040000 on February 5, 2012. Reported hazard: CHAMPION BUS (CHAMPION) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 ABC-M1235 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2011, TO NOVEMBER 18, 2011, BUILT ON A FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS. THE GRID HEATER GROUND WIRE MAY CONTACT THE RELAY POWER TERMINAL AND RUB AND CHAFE, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A SHORT CIRCUIT.
What should I do if I have this product?
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS, AND INSPECT THE BUSES AND CORRECTLY ROUTE THE GROUND WIRE AS NECESSARY THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY FREIGHTLINER 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.