Recall 04V521000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Defect in 2000-2004 CHAMPION CHALLENGER
RECALL This recall affects up to 231 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 04V521000 |
| Manufacturer | CHAMPION BUS, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 231 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Affected Vehicles |
2000 CHAMPION DEFENDER, 2000 CHAMPION CHALLENGER, 2000 CHAMPION CTS, 2000 CHAMPION CRUSADER, 2001 CHAMPION CHALLENGER, 2001 CHAMPION CRUSADER, 2001 CHAMPION CTS, 2001 CHAMPION DEFENDER, 2002 CHAMPION CHALLENGER, 2002 CHAMPION CTS, 2002 CHAMPION DEFENDER, 2002 CHAMPION CRUSADER, 2002 GENERAL COACH M1035, 2003 CHAMPION CHALLENGER, 2003 CHAMPION CRUSADER, 2003 CHAMPION DEFENDER, 2003 CHAMPION CTS, 2004 CHAMPION CHALLENGER, 2004 CHAMPION CTS, 2004 CHAMPION DEFENDER, 2004 CHAMPION CRUSADER
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Defect Description
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
Safety Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.
Remedy
SURE-LOK IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS AS NECESSARY. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SURE-LOCK AT 1-908-231-1804 OR CHAMPION AT 810-724-6474.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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