Champion Defender 2004

Model Defender made in 2004 by Champion got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 2004

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
04V521000CHAMPION BUS, INC.from 09/01/2000 to 07/31/2004V (Vehicle)231ODICHAMPION BUS, INC.11/02/200411/02/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.
Corrective SummarySure-lok is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or champion at 810-724-6474.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
09V313000CHAMPION BUS, INC.from 05/01/2004 to 08/31/2006V (Vehicle)3606/10/2009MFRCHAMPION BUS, INC.07/30/200907/30/2009
Defect SummaryChampion 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.
Consequence SummaryContinued 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.
Corrective SummaryDaimler 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.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .