2007 CHAMPION M1235 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
08V061000 on 02/05/2008
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Manufactured:
12/31/2006 - 01/30/2008
Affected:
74
Defect:
Champion is recalling 20 my 2007-2008 m1235 buses built on freightliner chassis and equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves. the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
Consequence:
This could cause a delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Champion bus is working with freightliner and bendix to repair these vehicles (please see 07v302 and 07e037). bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712, bendix at 1-440-329-9000, or champion at 1-800-331-5761.
Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
08V102000 on 03/05/2008
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
01/04/2007 - 05/16/2007
Affected:
45
Defect:
Champion is recalling 14 my 2007-2008 m1235 and re cts buses built on freightliner chassis. the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened.
Consequence:
Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
Correction:
Champion bus is working with freightliner to repair these vehicles free of charge (please see 07v306). the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or champion at 1-800-331-5761.
Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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