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2007-2008 Champion M1235 recall: check valve

Champion Bus, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 6, 2008. It covers about 74 vehicles.

vehicles affected
74
reported
Feb 6, 2008

Service brakes, air: supply: check valve

What is wrong
Champion is recalling 20 my 2007-2008 m1235 buses built on freightliner chassis and equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves. The internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
Risk
This could cause a delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Champion bus is working with freightliner and bendix to repair these vehicles (please see 07v302 and 07e037). Bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712, bendix at 1‑440‑329‑9000, or champion at 1‑800‑331‑5761.

Recall number 08V061000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V061000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2008 Champion M1235 check valve?

Yes. Recall 08V061000, reported on February 6, 2008, covers about 74 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V061000?

Champion bus is working with freightliner and bendix to repair these vehicles (please see 07v302 and 07e037). Bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712, bendix at 1‑440‑329‑9000, or champion at 1‑800‑331‑5761.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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