NHTSA Campaign 05V174000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by CHAMPION BUS, INC. · Reported Apr 29, 2005 · 75 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN DIESEL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER VACUUM PUMP BRACKETS, THE BRACKETS COULD BREAK.
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.
Remedy
CARRIER IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-450-2211.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMPION | CHALLENGER | 2004 | 75 |
| CHAMPION | CHALLENGER | 2005 | 75 |
| CHAMPION | CRUSADER | 2004 | 75 |
| CHAMPION | CRUSADER | 2005 | 75 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V174000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.