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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 12V039📅 Feb 5, 2012

2012 Champion M1235 recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

Champion bus (champion) is recalling certain model year 2012 ABC-M1235 trucks manufactured from june 21, 2011, through november 18, 2011, equipped with a freightliner custom chassis. Inacurate fault detection values in the bulkhead moudle software may cause the side marker/directional lights to stop functioning after a few minutes of vehicle operation. Lights will resume operation after the vehicle is shut down and restarted.

💥 The risk

Failure of the side marker/directional lights to illuminate will result in decreased visibility of the vehicle and/or misinform other drivers as to the intended direction of travel, either of which could increase the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Freightliner will notify the owners and perform repairs at its authorized facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 2, 2012. Owners may contact champion at 1-810-724-6474.

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
12V039000
Manufacturer
CHAMPION BUS, INC.
Vehicles affected
20
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Owner phone
1-810-724-6474
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 2, 2012
Built
Jan 5, 2011 – Jul 26, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners 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 12V039 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 12V039?

2012 Champion M1235. 20 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 1-810-724-6474.