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2012 CHAMPION M1235 Safety Overview

The 2012 CHAMPION M1235 has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 3 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Equipment
  • Exterior lighting:turn signal

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as warning triangles that do not properly reflect light may fail to warn others that a vehicle is parked, increasing the risk of a crash.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for CHAMPION M1235 owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2012 CHAMPION M1235 14V821000

Champion Bus, Inc.

Warning triangles that do not properly reflect light may fail to warn others that a vehicle is parked, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 14V821000: Warning triangles that do not properly reflect light may fail to warn... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/29/2014
2012 CHAMPION M1235 12V039000

CHAMPION BUS (CHAMPION) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ABC-M1235 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM J...

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.

NHTSA Recall 12V039000: FAILURE OF THE SIDE MARKER/DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE WILL RESULT IN... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/3/2012
2012 CHAMPION M1235 12V040000

CHAMPION BUS (CHAMPION) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 ABC-M1235 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFAC...

AN ELECTRICAL FAULT OR SHORT CIRCUIT COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.

NHTSA Recall 12V040000: AN ELECTRICAL FAULT OR SHORT CIRCUIT COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/3/2012

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.