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Network/ Canada/ Champion/ 2004386

Champion · Canada · Mod

Champion General, Defender +2 more: Structure

Affects Champion General, Defender, Challenger, CTS · 2000–2004 — about 21 vehicles.

The hazard

On certain vehicles, cracks may develop on the lateral crossmembers (floor sub-frame) and on the risers of the sub-frame, at the rear of the bus from the first crossmember in front of the rear axle. Cracks of this nature could compromise the structural integrity of the bus body in the event of a crash. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational