The worst 1998 Champion Contender problems
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Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit buses built on spartan chassis. Hydraulic fluid reservoir may be mounted lower than recommended which could reduce the flow of hydraulic oil to the power steering pump.
- Risk
- Intermittent loss of power steering could occur, increasing the effort needed to steer the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles for the reservoir location and the reservoir will be relocated.
Recall number 99V091000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Champion Contender 1
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Is the 1998 Champion Contender reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1998 Champion Contender.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Champion Contender?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1998 Champion Contender have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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