2014 Champion Bus Defender — Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Published June 9, 2014 · Recall initiated: May 28, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V303000, published June 9, 2014 and initiated May 28, 2014. Recalling firm: Champion Bus, Inc.; 2014 Champion Bus Defender — Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHAMPION BUS
- Model
- DEFENDER
- Manufacturer
- Champion Bus, Inc.
- Lot
- 2014 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Champion Bus Defender — Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V303000 on June 9, 2014. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHAMPION BUS. Model: DEFENDER.