2012 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER
The 2012 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT.
Recalls for the 2012 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER, potentially affecting up to 73 vehicles.
Recall 12V593000 — EQUIPMENT
| 73 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER.
Safety Rating for the 2012 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER
- 2009 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER — 0 complaints
- 2010 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER — 0 complaints
- 2011 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER — 0 complaints
- 2012 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER (current)
- 2013 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER — 0 complaints
- 2014 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER — 0 complaints
Other CHAMPION BUS Models
- CHAMPION BUS CHALLENGER — 5 total complaints