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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V303000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Published June 9, 2014 · Recall initiated: May 28, 2014

What's the hazard

Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2014 Defender shuttle buses built on Freightliner M2 chassis, equipped with Eaton-brand hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.

What to do

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), manufacturer of the Freightliner chassis, has notified owners, and Eaton authorized service facilities has updated the Hybrid Control Module Software version, free of charge. The recall began in May 2014. Owners may contact Champion Bus at 1-810-724-6474. Customers may also contact Eaton at 1-800-386-1911.

Recall details

Brand
CHAMPION BUS
Model
DEFENDER
Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Lot
2014 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER
Risk classification
V
Country
US
View official NHTSA notice

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