NHTSA Recall 10V647000: Column (steering)
CHAMPION BUS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12 vehicles. It affects 2010–2011 General Coach Abc - M1235.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V647000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › COLUMN |
| Report received | December 21, 2010 |
| Owner notification | December 23, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Champion bus is recalling certain vehicles built on freightliner s2 chassis and equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. The weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)
Safety risk
Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. This condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Daimler trucks/freightliner will handle the remedy and quarterly reports for this campaign. Please see freightliner's defect report (10v-322). Freightliner will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on december 23, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks/freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V647000
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.