Recall 18V573000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Defect in 2012-2018 CHAMPION DEFENDER
RECALL This recall affects up to 219 vehicles.
Recall Summary
Defect Description
Champion Bus (Champion) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Champion American Coach, American Crusader, American S2, Challenger, Crusader, Defender, and Impulse vehicles, equipped with certain S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts, models K200, K201, K550, K551, S200, S2201, S550 and S551. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.
Safety Consequence
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the injection molded cam with an aluminum machined cam, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Champion customer service 1-810-724-1753 extension 415 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by emailing Ricon at [email protected].
Related Recalls for CHAMPION
| 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 | |
| 16V295000 | 2016 CHAMPION CHALLENGER | SEATS | 5 | |
| 16V010000 | 2009 CHAMPION STACKED RAIL | SEATS | 8 | |
| 15V757000 | 2010 CHAMPION CORPORAL | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1,338 | |
| 15V391000 | 2015 CHAMPION AMERICAN COACH | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1,818 | |
| 14V821000 | 2014 CHAMPION CHALLENGER | EQUIPMENT | 773 | |
| 14V748000 | 2015 CHAMPION CHALLENGER | SEATS | 168 | |
| 14V742000 | 2011 CHAMPION HCAC | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1,229 |