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2011 Champion CTS and Champion M1235 recall: engine and engine cooling

Champion Bus, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 18, 2011. It covers about 3 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3
reported
Oct 18, 2011
owners notified
Oct 10, 2011

Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong
Champion bus (champion) is recalling certain model year 2011 cts and m1235 trucks manufactured from march 9, 2011, through june 29, 2011, equipped with a cummins isx or isl diesel engine. The v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect.
Risk
If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.
Remedy
Champion is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began october 10, 2011. Owners may contact cummins at 1‑812‑377‑5000.

Recall number 11V518000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 11V518000

Is there a recall on the 2011 Champion CTS and Champion M1235 engine and engine cooling?

Yes. Recall 11V518000, reported on October 18, 2011, covers about 3 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V518000?

Champion is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began october 10, 2011. Owners may contact cummins at 1‑812‑377‑5000.

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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