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

makesAndModels

model 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V303000
Manufacturer: Champion Bus, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2014-05-28T00:00:00
Subject: Hybrid transmission software
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 2

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 14V303000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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