Recall 08V182000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Defect in 2005-2008 CHAMPION CHALLENGER
RECALL This recall affects up to 503 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V182000 |
| Manufacturer | CHAMPION BUS, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 503 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Affected Vehicles |
2005 CHAMPION CRUSADER, 2005 CHAMPION CHALLENGER, 2005 CHAMPION CTS-FE, 2005 CHAMPION CTS-RE, 2005 CHAMPION DEFENDER, 2006 CHAMPION CHALLENGER, 2006 CHAMPION CTS-RE, 2006 CHAMPION CRUSADER, 2006 CHAMPION CTS-FE, 2006 CHAMPION DEFENDER, 2007 CHAMPION CHALLENGER, 2007 CHAMPION CRUSADER, 2007 CHAMPION CTS-RE, 2007 CHAMPION CTS-FE, 2007 CHAMPION DEFENDER, 2008 CHAMPION CTS-FE, 2008 CHAMPION CHALLENGER, 2008 CHAMPION CTS-RE, 2008 CHAMPION CRUSADER, 2008 CHAMPION DEFENDER
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Defect Description
CHAMPION BUS IS RECALLING 503 MY 2005-2008 DEFENDER, CHALLENGER, CTS-RE, CTS-FE AND CRUSADER BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.
Safety Consequence
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
CHAMPION BUS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR CHAMPION BUS AT 1-937-596-6849.
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