Recall 18V798000 — SEATS Defect in 2017-2018 CHAMPION LF TRANSPORT
RECALL This recall affects up to 76 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V798000 |
| Manufacturer | Champion Bus, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 76 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Champion Challenger, Defender, LF Transport, Goshen G-Force, and Impulse transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753, extension 415 or Freedman customer service at 1-800-527-7477.
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |