2013 Champion Cx380 | 2012 Champion Cx300 | 2012 Champion 3035re | 2013 Champion 3035re | 2011 Champion Cx340 | 2012 Champion Cx380 — Vehicle speed control: cruise control
Published December 12, 2012 · Recall initiated: December 10, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V577000, published December 12, 2012 and initiated December 10, 2012. Recalling firm: Champion Bus, Inc.; 2013 Champion Cx380 | 2012 Champion Cx300 | 2012 Champion 3035re | 2013 Champion 3035re | 2011 Champion Cx340 | 2012 Champion Cx380 — Vehicle speed control: cruise control.
What's the hazard
Champion Bus is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 CX300, CX340, CX380, and 3035RE model transit buses manufactured from January 24, 2011, through November 7, 2012, built on Freightliner brand XB and XC custom chassis. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.
What to do
Daimler Trucks (DTNA) will notify owners on behalf of Champion Bus, and Freightliner dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall is expected to begin January 28, 2013. Owners should contact DTNA Warranty Campaigns Department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time Monday through Friday, e-mail address DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com, or the Customer Assistance Center at (800) FTL-HELP after normal business hours.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHAMPION
- Model
- CX380
- Manufacturer
- Champion Bus, Inc.
- Lot
- 2013 CHAMPION CX380 | 2012 CHAMPION CX300 | 2012 CHAMPION 3035RE | 2013 CHAMPION 3035RE | 2011 CHAMPION CX340 | 2012 CHAMPION CX380
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Champion Cx380 | 2012 Champion Cx300 | 2012 Champion 3035re | 2013 Champion 3035re | 2011 Champion Cx340 | 2012 Champion Cx380 — Vehicle speed control: cruise control recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V577000 on December 12, 2012. Reported hazard: Champion Bus is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 CX300, CX340, CX380, and 3035RE model transit buses manufactured from January 24, 2011, through November 7, 2012, built on Freightliner brand XB and XC custom chassis. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.
What should I do if I have this product?
Daimler Trucks (DTNA) will notify owners on behalf of Champion Bus, and Freightliner dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall is expected to begin January 28, 2013. Owners should contact DTNA Warranty Campaigns Department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time Monday through Friday, e-mail address DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com, or the Customer Assistance Center at (800) FTL-HELP after normal business hours.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHAMPION. Model: CX380.