NHTSA Recall 12V040000: Turn signal (exterior lighting)
CHAMPION BUS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 30 vehicles. It affects 2011–2012 Champion M1235.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V040000 |
|---|---|
| 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 2011-2012 abc-m1235 transit buses manufactured from march 9, 2011, to november 18, 2011, built on a freightliner custom chassis. The grid heater ground wire may contact the relay power terminal and rub and chafe, potentially resulting in a short circuit.
Safety risk
An electrical fault or short circuit could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Freightliner will notify the owners, and inspect the buses and correctly route the ground wire as necessary the repairs will be performed by freightliner 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 12V040000
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.