Champion Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V225000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V225000 by Champion Bus, Inc.. Includes 31 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM/INTERMOTIVE, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Champion bus is recalling 31 my 2007-2008 defender, challenger and my 2008 crusader buses built on general motors 560 chassis and equipped with intermotive gateway 401 module interlock harness. these buses have been found to exhibit extreme voltage spikes during engine cranking. these extreme spikes can damage the diode in the harness near the shift lock solenoid connector. if the diode fails in the shorted condition, the gateway 401 module can be damaged.

Corrective Action

Intermotive is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 08e004). intermotive will replace the defective harness free of charge. owners may contact intermotive at 1-800-969-6080 or champion bus at 1-810-724-6474.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V225000
Manufacturer: Champion Bus, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2008-05-19T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift interlock system/intermotive
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 31

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Champion bus is recalling 31 my 2007-2008 defender, challenger and my 2008 crusader buses built on general motors 560 chassis and equipped with intermotive gateway 401 module interlock harness. these buses have been found to exhibit extreme voltage spikes during engine cranking. these extreme spikes can damage the diode in the harness near the shift lock solenoid connector. if the diode fails in the shorted condition, the gateway 401 module can be damaged.
Consequence Summary: If this occurs, the shift lock solenoid may not engage. if this lock does not engage, the vehicle will have the ability to move while the wheelchair lift is deployed which may result in personal injury.
Corrective Action: Intermotive is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 08e004). intermotive will replace the defective harness free of charge. owners may contact intermotive at 1-800-969-6080 or champion bus at 1-810-724-6474.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-ifvq-3v47.w44n
NHTSA ID: 08V225000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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