Champion Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10V647000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V647000 by Champion Bus, Inc.. Includes 12 affected units, INTERMEDIATE STEERING COLUMN/TRW, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Champion bus is recalling certain vehicles built on freightliner s2 chassis and equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. the weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)

Corrective Action

Daimler trucks/freightliner will handle the remedy and quarterly reports for this campaign. please see freightliner's defect report (10v-322). freightliner will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on december 23, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks/freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V647000

Manufacturer: Champion Bus, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2010-12-21T00:00:00

Subject: Intermediate steering column/trw

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 12

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Champion bus is recalling certain vehicles built on freightliner s2 chassis and equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. the weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)

Consequence Summary: Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. this condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.

Corrective Action: Daimler trucks/freightliner will handle the remedy and quarterly reports for this campaign. please see freightliner's defect report (10v-322). freightliner will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on december 23, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks/freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 10V647000

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Created At: 1742808662

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