Make : CHAMPION | Model : CTS | Year : 2002 |
Build Dates : 19990801 - 20020731 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V519000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20041116 | Date Received by ODI: 20041028 | Date Added to Database: 20041101 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHAMPION BUS, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CHAMPION BUS, INC. | ||
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Component: STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1552 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, A LIGHT GAUGE STEEL WAS USED FOR THE FLOOR FRAME CROSSMEMBER LOCATED IN THE FLOOR SUB-FRAME. |
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Consequence:
DRIVING THE BUS ON SOME ROAD CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE THE SUB-FLOOR CROSSMEMBER FRAME TO CRACK. THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL INSPECT FOR CRACKS AND IF CRACKS ARE PRESENT OWNERS ARE TO CONTACT CHAMPION FOR REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHAMPION AT 1-800-788-1976. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |