Champion Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V303000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V303000 by Champion Bus, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014 defender shuttle buses built on freightliner m2 chassis, equipped with eaton-brand hybrid automated transmissions Includes 2 affected units, Hybrid Transmission Software, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2014 defender shuttle buses built on freightliner m2 chassis, equipped with eaton-brand hybrid automated transmissions
Defect Summary
Champion bus, inc. (champion) is recalling certain model year 2014 defender shuttle buses built on freightliner m2 chassis, equipped with eaton-brand hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.
Corrective Action
Daimler trucks north america (dtna), manufacturer of the freightliner chassis, has notified owners, and eaton authorized service facilities has updated the hybrid control module software version, free of charge. The recall began in may 2014. owners may contact champion bus at 1-810-724-6474. customers may also contact eaton at 1-800-386-1911.