Vehicle Safety Data

Recall 15V391000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Defect in 2013-2015 CHAMPION AMERICAN COACH

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RECALL This recall affects up to 1,818 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 15V391000
Manufacturer Champion Bus, Inc.
Vehicles Affected 1,818
Component SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles
2013 CHAMPION AMERICAN CRUSADER, 2013 CHAMPION LF TRANSPORT, 2013 CHAMPION AMERICAN COACH, 2013 CHAMPION HCAC, 2013 CHAMPION EZ-TRANS, 2013 CHAMPION DFUC, 2013 CHAMPION CTS-RE, 2013 CHAMPION PREMIER, 2013 CHAMPION HC, 2013 CHAMPION CHALLENGER, 2013 CHAMPION CTS-FE, 2013 CHAMPION CRUSADER, 2013 CHAMPION SPIRIT, 2013 CHAMPION DEFENDER, 2014 CHAMPION SPIRIT, 2014 CHAMPION AMERICAN CRUSADER, 2014 CHAMPION CTS-RE, 2014 CHAMPION CTS-FE, 2014 CHAMPION HC, 2014 CHAMPION AMERICAN COACH, 2014 CHAMPION DFUC, 2014 CHAMPION EZ-TRANS, 2014 CHAMPION PREMIER, 2014 CHAMPION CHALLENGER, 2014 CHAMPION CRUSADER, 2014 CHAMPION DEFENDER, 2014 CHAMPION HCAC, 2014 CHAMPION LF TRANSPORT, 2015 CHAMPION AMERICAN COACH, 2015 CHAMPION AMERICAN CRUSADER, 2015 CHAMPION SPIRIT, 2015 CHAMPION CTS-FE, 2015 CHAMPION PREMIER, 2015 CHAMPION DFUC, 2015 CHAMPION HC, 2015 CHAMPION EZ-TRANS, 2015 CHAMPION CTS-RE, 2015 CHAMPION HCAC, 2015 CHAMPION DEFENDER, 2015 CHAMPION CRUSADER, 2015 CHAMPION CHALLENGER, 2015 CHAMPION LF TRANSPORT

Defect Description

Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 American Crusader, American Coach, Challenger, Crusader, CTS-FE, CTS-RE, Defender, EZ Trans, HCAC, HC, DFUC, LF Transport, Premier, and Spirit transit buses manufactured March 1, 2013, to June 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seat belts may rub against the metal seat frame and fray. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Safety Consequence

A frayed seat belt fray may fail to properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Champion will notify owners, and dealers will install a plastic sleeve over the metal seat frame, and replace any seat belts that show evidence of fraying, free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2015. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753 extension 562.

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Campaign Vehicle Component Date Affected
24V253000 2024 CHAMPION CHALLENGER SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 3,680
19V554000 2019 CHAMPION LF TRANSPORT STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT 362
18V798000 2017 CHAMPION LF TRANSPORT SEATS 76
18V573000 2018 CHAMPION DEFENDER EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 219
16V295000 2016 CHAMPION CHALLENGER SEATS 5
16V010000 2009 CHAMPION STACKED RAIL SEATS 8
15V757000 2010 CHAMPION CORPORAL EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1,338
14V821000 2014 CHAMPION CHALLENGER EQUIPMENT 773
14V748000 2015 CHAMPION CHALLENGER SEATS 168
14V742000 2011 CHAMPION HCAC EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1,229
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