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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V061📅 Feb 6, 2008

2007–2008 Champion M1235 recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Champion is recalling 20 my 2007-2008 M1235 buses built on freightliner chassis and equipped with bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valves. The internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.

💥 The risk

This could cause a delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Champion bus is working with freightliner and bendix to repair these vehicles (please see 07V302 and 07E037). Bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected SR-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712, bendix at 1-440-329-9000, or champion at 1-800-331-5761.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V061000
Manufacturer
CHAMPION BUS, INC.
Vehicles affected
74
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Jan 1, 2007 – Jan 31, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers 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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V061 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V061?

2007–2008 Champion M1235. 74 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Champion dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.