| Make : CHAMPION | Model : TB-2242 | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19980801 - 19980930 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V091000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990428 | Date Received by ODI: 19990420 | Date Added to Database: 19990429 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHAMPION BUS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CHAMPION BUS, INC. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 18 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES BUILT ON SPARTAN CHASSIS. HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR MAY BE MOUNTED LOWER THAN RECOMMENDED WHICH COULD REDUCE THE FLOW OF HYDRAULIC OIL TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP. |
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Consequence:
INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE EFFORT NEEDED TO STEER THE VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR THE RESERVOIR LOCATION AND THE RESERVOIR WILL BE RELOCATED. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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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). |
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