Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V313000 Reported July 30, 2009

Hydraulic brake fluid leak

Q: What is recall 09V313000?

NHTSA recall 09V313000 was issued by Champion Bus, Inc. on July 30, 2009. It addresses: Hydraulic brake fluid leak. The recall affects approximately 36 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 · 36 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

09V313000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Champion Bus, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 30, 2009

Defect Summary

Champion bus is recalling 36 model year 2004, 2005, and 2007 defender and model year 2005-2006 m1000 buses built between april 12, 2004 and september 18, 2006. certain hydraulic brake lines may contact the transmission dipstick tube as the engine rocks.

Safety Consequence

Continued contact between the brake line and the dipstick tube could cause a brake fluid leak and reduce brake performance, potentially resulting in a crash without warning.

Corrective Action

Daimler trucks is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Please see 09v-114. daimler trucks will correct the chassis if found to be defective. this service will be performed for you free of charge. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

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 09V313000 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 09V313000

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

What is recall 09V313000?

NHTSA recall 09V313000 was issued by Champion Bus, Inc. on July 30, 2009. It addresses: Hydraulic brake fluid leak. The recall affects approximately 36 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 09V313000 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.