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2004-2007 Champion Defender and Champion M1000 recall: service brakes, hydraulic

Champion Bus, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 30, 2009. It covers about 36 vehicles.

vehicles affected
36
reported
Jul 30, 2009
owners notified
Jun 10, 2009

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 09V313000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2007 Champion Defender and Champion M1000 service brakes, hydraulic?

Yes. Recall 09V313000, reported on July 30, 2009, covers about 36 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V313000?

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.

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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