CHAMPION TB2242 1998: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| Make : CHAMPION | Model : TB2242 | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1998-08-01 - 1998-09-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V091000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-04-28 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-04-20 | Date Added to Database: 1999-04-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Champion Bus, Inc. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 18 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES BUILT ON SPARTAN CHASSIS. HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR MAY BE MOUNTED LOWER THAN RECOMMENDED WHICH COULD REDUCE THE FLOW OF HYDRAULIC OIL TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP. |
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Consequence:
INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE EFFORT NEEDED TO STEER THE VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR THE RESERVOIR LOCATION AND THE RESERVOIR WILL BE RELOCATED. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 28, 1999.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 CHAMPION AT 1-800-788-1976. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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