CHAMPION CHALLENGER 2023: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V253000

Make Model Year
CHAMPION CHALLENGER 2023
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-04-05 2024-04-05

Manufacturers Involved: Champion Bus, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05-1756

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3680

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 105

Summary

Forest River Bus, LLC. "Forest River Bus" is recalling certain 2018-2024 Starcraft Allstar, Senator II, 2022-2024 Starcraft Allstar MVP, Senator II MVP, Eldorado National Advantage, 2018 Starcraft Candidate II, 2023 Starcraft Starlite, 2023-2034 Champion Challenger, Elkhart Coach ELKC, and 2019-2024 Glaval Universal transit buses. Unsecured brake lines may be damaged by contact with the frame rail.

Consequence

Damaged brake lines can cause loss of brake pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and secure the brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 15, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Bus Customer Service Phone Number at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River Bus number for this recall is 05-1756.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.