2012 CHAMPION CX300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 CHAMPION CX300
The 2012 CHAMPION CX300 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Recalls for the 2012 CHAMPION CX300
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2012 CHAMPION CX300, potentially affecting up to 147 vehicles.
Recall 12V577000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
| 49 vehicles affected
Defect: Champion Bus is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 CX300, CX340, CX380, and 3035RE model transit buses manufactured from January 24, 2011, through November 7, 2012, built on Freightliner brand XB and XC custom chassis. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one...
Consequence: Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Daimler Trucks (DTNA) will notify owners on behalf of Champion Bus, and Freightliner dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall is expected to...
View full details →Recall 12V577000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 49 vehicles affected
Defect: Champion Bus is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 CX300, CX340, CX380, and 3035RE model transit buses manufactured from January 24, 2011, through November 7, 2012, built on Freightliner brand XB and XC custom chassis. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one...
Consequence: Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Daimler Trucks (DTNA) will notify owners on behalf of Champion Bus, and Freightliner dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall is expected to...
View full details →Recall 12V577000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 49 vehicles affected
Defect: Champion Bus is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 CX300, CX340, CX380, and 3035RE model transit buses manufactured from January 24, 2011, through November 7, 2012, built on Freightliner brand XB and XC custom chassis. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one...
Consequence: Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Daimler Trucks (DTNA) will notify owners on behalf of Champion Bus, and Freightliner dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall is expected to...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 CHAMPION CX300
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 CHAMPION CX300.
Safety Rating for the 2012 CHAMPION CX300
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 CHAMPION CX300 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 CHAMPION CX300
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 CHAMPION CX300
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHAMPION CX300
- 2012 CHAMPION CX300 (current)
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- CHAMPION CONTENDER — 1 total complaint
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- CHAMPION EZ-TRANS — 1 total complaint
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