THOR CHALLENGER 2005: EQUIPMENT
| Make : THOR | Model : CHALLENGER | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 2003-07-01 - 2004-12-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V174000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 2005-04-29 | Date Added to Database: 2005-04-28 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Champion Bus, Inc. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 75 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN DIESEL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER VACUUM PUMP BRACKETS, THE BRACKETS COULD BREAK. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
CARRIER IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-450-2211. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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