Does the 2007 Champion M1235 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, service brakes, air. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2007 Champion M1235 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Champion dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2007 Champion M1235?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2007 Champion M1235 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2007 Champion M1235. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Champion been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Champion dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2007 Champion M1235 recalls, newest first

March 6, 2008NHTSA 08V10200045 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Summary: Champion is recalling 14 my 2007-2008 M1235 and re cts buses built on freightliner chassis. The fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened.
Consequence: Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: Champion bus is working with freightliner to repair these vehicles free of charge (please see 07V306). The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or champion at 1-800-331-5761.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 6, 2008NHTSA 08V06100074 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve

Summary: Champion is recalling 20 my 2007-2008 M1235 buses built on freightliner chassis and equipped with bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valves. The internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
Consequence: This could cause a delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Champion bus is working with freightliner and bendix to repair these vehicles (please see 07V302 and 07E037). Bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected SR-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712, bendix at 1-440-329-9000, or champion at 1-800-331-5761.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2007 Champion M1235 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2007 Champion M1235 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, service brakes, air. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2007 Champion M1235 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Champion dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2007 Champion M1235?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.