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Safety recall · 03V458000

Structure: underbody shields Champion recall

CHAMPION BUS, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 24, 2003. It covers about 61 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
03V458000
Reported
Oct 24, 2003
Vehicles
61
Area
Body, doors & structure

The problem

On certain transit buses, a light gauge steel was used for the floor frame crossmember located in the floor sub-frame.

The 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.

The fix

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.

Contacts

Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Champion dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 03V458000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
2002 Champion Challenger03C

Questions

Is the 03V458000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. CHAMPION BUS, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 03V458000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 03V458000 announced?

CHAMPION BUS, INC. reported it to NHTSA on October 24, 2003. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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