Does the 2011 Champion M1235 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, engine and engine cooling. 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 2011 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 2011 Champion M1235?

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

2011 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 2011 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.

2011 Champion M1235 recalls, newest first

February 3, 2012NHTSA 12V04000030 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Turn signal

Summary: Champion bus (champion) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 abc-M1235 transit buses manufactured from March 9, 2011, to November 18, 2011, built on a freightliner custom chassis. The grid heater ground wire may contact the relay power terminal and rub and chafe, potentially resulting in a short circuit.
Consequence: An electrical fault or short circuit could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Freightliner will notify the owners, and inspect the buses and correctly route the ground wire as necessary the repairs will be performed by freightliner authorized facilities free of charge. The safety recall began on February 2, 2012. Owners may contact champion at 1-810-724-6474.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 18, 2011NHTSA 11V5180003 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary: Champion bus (champion) is recalling certain model year 2011 cts and M1235 trucks manufactured from March 9, 2011, through June 29, 2011, equipped with a cummins isx or isl diesel engine. The v-band clamp assembly, part numbers Q187684, Q187685, and Q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (DPF) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/DPF housing to disconnect.
Consequence: If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/DPF housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.
Remedy: Champion is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began October 10, 2011. Owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2011 Champion M1235 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2011 Champion M1235 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, engine and engine cooling. 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 2011 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 2011 Champion M1235?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.