Recall 14V303000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) Defect in 2014-2014 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER
RECALL This recall affects up to 2 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 14V303000 |
| Manufacturer | Champion Bus, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 2 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
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 Consequence
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.