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1998 CHAMPION CHALLENGER

1 recalls — 0 complaints — 1 TSBs

02V277007 Nov 22, 2002
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 700000 AND 1008700 . THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COO... Read more
Consequence
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005.
4 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHAMPION BUS, INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 CHAMPION CHALLENGER

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
220000 SEATS1
2018-002 Dec 28, 2018
220000 SEATS
The mounting bolt to install the Freedman driver?s seat to the Ford OEM seat track may not have been sufficiently tightened during installation.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — CHAMPION CHALLENGER

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE03046 Opened: Oct 14, 2003 — Closed: Dec 1, 2003
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2000
LATERAL CROSSMEMBERS CRACKING
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY A BUS FLEET WHICH WAS EXPERIENCING FLOOR SAGGING DUE TO THE LATERAL CROSSMEMBERS CRACKING ON SIX OF THEIR BUSES.THE CRACKING OCCURED AS A RESULT OF UNDERSIZED GAUGE STEEL BEING USED ON THE THE FLOOR FRAME CROSSMEMBERS.CRACKS OF THIS NATURE COUL... Read more

CHAMPION CHALLENGER — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHAMPION CHALLENGER across all model years (1997–2024).

108 Total Recalls
3 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

CHAMPION CHALLENGER — Year by Year

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2018 2 0 View
2017 2 0 View
2016 2 0 View
2015 4 0 View
2014 6 2 View
2013 7 0 View
2012 5 1 View
2011 4 0 View
2010 8 0 View
2009 11 0 View
2008 10 0 View
2007 9 0 View
2006 9 0 View
2005 8 0 View
2004 3 0 View
2003 2 0 View
2002 3 0 View
2001 3 0 View
2000 3 0 View
1999 2 0 View
1998 (current) 1 0
1997 1 0 View

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