NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10153609: 1997-2018 Champion 3035re

Official manufacturer communication context for 1997-2018 Champion 3035re, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10153609 summary graphic for 1997-2018 Champion 3035re
10153609NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
76affected product rows
65/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

The mounting bolt to install the Freedman driver?s seat to the Ford OEM seat track may not have been sufficiently tightened during installation.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
Champion3035re2008, 2012, 2013Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChampionAbc 3035re2008, 2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChampionAbc M-12352008-2010Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChampionAmerican2006-2018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChampionAmerican Coach2006-2018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChampionAmerican Crusader2006-2018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChampionAmerican S22012-2018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChampionBus1997-1999Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Champion BusChallenger2009, 2010Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Champion BusCrusader2009, 2010Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Champion BusCts-fe2009, 2010Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Champion BusCts-re2009, 2010Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Champion BusDefender2009-2014Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChampionCgt1999-2001Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChampionCh2012, 2014, 2015Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChampionChallenger1997-2018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChampionChampion2005, 2006Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChampionClassic Sidecar2015Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10153609?

The mounting bolt to install the Freedman driver?s seat to the Ford OEM seat track may not have been sufficiently tightened during installation.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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