Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 14V303000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Champion Bus, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2014-05-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V303000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Vehicles affected
2
Reported to NHTSA
2014-05-28
Owners notified
2014-11-18

Defect description

Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2014 Defender shuttle buses built on Freightliner M2 chassis, equipped with Eaton-brand hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.

Safety risk

The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), manufacturer of the Freightliner chassis, has notified owners, and Eaton authorized service facilities has updated the Hybrid Control Module Software version, free of charge. The recall began in May 2014. Owners may contact Champion Bus at 1-810-724-6474. Customers may also contact Eaton at 1-800-386-1911.

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.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
CHAMPION BUS Defender2014

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.