NHTSA Recall 12V039000: Turn signal (exterior lighting)
CHAMPION BUS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 20 vehicles. It affects 2012 Champion M1235.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V039000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TURN SIGNAL |
| Report received | February 3, 2012 |
| Owner notification | February 2, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Champion bus (champion) is recalling certain model year 2012 abc-m1235 trucks manufactured from june 21, 2011, through november 18, 2011, equipped with a freightliner custom chassis. Inacurate fault detection values in the bulkhead moudle software may cause the side marker/directional lights to stop functioning after a few minutes of vehicle operation. Lights will resume operation after the vehicle is shut down and restarted.
Safety risk
Failure of the side marker/directional lights to illuminate will result in decreased visibility of the vehicle and/or misinform other drivers as to the intended direction of travel, either of which could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Freightliner will notify the owners and perform repairs at its authorized facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 2, 2012. Owners may contact champion at 1-810-724-6474.
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 12V039000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Champion M1235 | 2012 |
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.