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Champion Challenger Recall 03V458: Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields

NHTSA campaign 03V458, reported October 24, 2003, 61 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 03V458CHAMPION BUS, INC.
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Problem
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, A LIGHT GAUGE STEEL WAS USED FOR THE FLOOR FRAME CROSSMEMBER LOCATED IN THE FLOOR SUB-FRAME.
Risk
DRIVING THE BUS ON SOME ROAD CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE THE SUB-FLOOR CROSSMEMBER FRAME TO CRACK. THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL INSPECT FOR CRACKS AND IF CRACKS ARE PRESENT OWNERS ARE TO CONTACT CHAMPION FOR REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHAMPION AT 1-800-788-1976.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Champion Challenger2002