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Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Champion bus is recalling 36 model year 2004, 2005, and 2007 defender and model year 2005-2006 m1000 buses built between april 12, 2004 and september 18, 2006. Certain hydraulic brake lines may contact the transmission dipstick tube as the engine rocks.
- Risk
- Continued contact between the brake line and the dipstick tube could cause a brake fluid leak and reduce brake performance, potentially resulting in a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Daimler trucks is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Please see 09v‑114. Daimler trucks will correct the chassis if found to be defective. This service will be performed for you free of charge. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 09V313000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Champion M1000 1
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Questions about the 2005 Champion M1000
Is the 2005 Champion M1000 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2005 Champion M1000.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Champion M1000?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2005 Champion M1000 have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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