Champion Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V039000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V039000 by Champion Bus, Inc.. Includes 20 affected units, MALFUNCTIONING SIDE MARKER/DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Champion bus (champion) is recalling certain model year 2012 abc-m1235 trucks manufactured from june 21, 2011, through november 18, 2011, equipped with a freightliner custom chassis. Inacurate fault detection values in the bulkhead moudle software may cause the side marker/directional lights to stop functioning after a few minutes of vehicle operation. lights will resume operation after the vehicle is shut down and restarted.

Corrective Action

Freightliner will notify the owners and perform repairs at its authorized facilities, free of charge. the safety recall began on february 2, 2012. owners may contact champion at 1-810-724-6474.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V039000
Manufacturer: Champion Bus, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2012-02-03T00:00:00
Subject: Malfunctioning side marker/directional lights
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 20

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Champion bus (champion) is recalling certain model year 2012 abc-m1235 trucks manufactured from june 21, 2011, through november 18, 2011, equipped with a freightliner custom chassis. Inacurate fault detection values in the bulkhead moudle software may cause the side marker/directional lights to stop functioning after a few minutes of vehicle operation. lights will resume operation after the vehicle is shut down and restarted.
Consequence Summary: Failure of the side marker/directional lights to illuminate will result in decreased visibility of the vehicle and/or misinform other drivers as to the intended direction of travel, either of which could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Freightliner will notify the owners and perform repairs at its authorized facilities, free of charge. the safety recall began on february 2, 2012. owners may contact champion at 1-810-724-6474.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-s35d~4s8x-jn9s
NHTSA ID: 12V039000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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