Make : CHAMPION | Model : CRUSADER | Year : 2005 |
Build Dates : 20030701 - 20041231 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V174000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050429 | Date Added to Database: 20050428 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHAMPION BUS, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CHAMPION BUS, INC. | ||
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Component: EQUIPMENT | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 75 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN DIESEL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER VACUUM PUMP BRACKETS, THE BRACKETS COULD BREAK. |
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Consequence:
WHEN THE BRACKET BREAKS, THE VACUUM PUMP THAT PROVIDES THE POWER TO THE POWER BRAKES BECOMES INOPERATIVE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, THE POWER STEERING COULD BE AFFECTED IF THE BELT GETS CAUGHT IN THE OTHER BELTS. |
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Remedy:
CARRIER IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CARRIER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-450-2211. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |