Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V174000 Reported April 29, 2005

Air conditioner mounting bracket welds/carrier

Q: What is recall 05V174000?

NHTSA recall 05V174000 was issued by Champion Bus, Inc. on April 29, 2005. It addresses: Air conditioner mounting bracket welds/carrier. The recall affects approximately 75 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Champion Bus, Inc. · N/A · 75 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05V174000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Champion Bus, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 29, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain diesel buses built on ford e-series chassis and equipped with carrier vacuum pump brackets, the brackets could break.

Safety Consequence

When the bracket breaks, the vacuum pump that provides the power to the power brakes becomes inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash. also, the power steering could be affected if the belt gets caught in the other belts.

Corrective Action

Carrier is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact carrier service department at 1-800-450-2211.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Champion Bus, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05V174000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 05V174000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V174000?

NHTSA recall 05V174000 was issued by Champion Bus, Inc. on April 29, 2005. It addresses: Air conditioner mounting bracket welds/carrier. The recall affects approximately 75 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Champion Bus, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V174000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.