Champion Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V061000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V061000 by Champion Bus, Inc.. Includes 74 affected units, SR-7 SPRING BRAKE VALVE/BENDIX/FREIGHTLINER, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V061000
Manufacturer: Champion Bus, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2008-02-06T00:00:00
Subject: Sr-7 spring brake valve/bendix/freightliner
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 74

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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 Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-adbh~73r8_n3cm
NHTSA ID: 08V061000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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