NHTSA Recall 05V174000: Equipment
CHAMPION BUS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 75 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Champion Challenger.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V174000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | April 29, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain diesel buses built on ford e-series chassis and equipped with carrier vacuum pump brackets, the brackets could break.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
Carrier is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact carrier service department at 1-800-450-2211.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V174000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.