Recall 12V593000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2006-2013 CHAMPION CHALLENGER
RECALL This recall affects up to 73 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 12V593000 |
| Manufacturer | Champion Bus, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 73 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2006 CHAMPION CHALLENGER, 2008 CHAMPION CHALLENGER, 2009 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER, 2009 CHAMPION CRUSADER, 2009 CHAMPION CHALLENGER, 2009 CHAMPION AMERICAN CRUSADER, 2010 CHAMPION CRUSADER, 2010 CHAMPION CHALLENGER, 2010 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER, 2011 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER, 2011 CHAMPION CHALLENGER, 2011 CHAMPION CRUSADER, 2012 CHAMPION CHALLENGER, 2012 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER, 2013 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER, 2013 CHAMPION CHALLENGER
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Defect Description
Champion Bus is recalling certain model year 2006, and certain model year 2008-2013 buses, models: American Crusader, Challenger, Crusader, and Defender; manufactured September 30, 2006, through November 16, 2012. The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
Safety Consequence
The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.
Remedy
Champion Bus is working with Ricon to notify owners. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. Owners may contact Champion Bus at 1-819-724-6474 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
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