1999 CHAMPION CONTENDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1999 CHAMPION CONTENDER
The 1999 CHAMPION CONTENDER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 CHAMPION CONTENDER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1999 CHAMPION CONTENDER, potentially affecting up to 599 vehicles.
Recall 02V160006 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
| 599 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CP TRAVELING RETRACTOR LAP (TYPE 1) SEAT BELTS, THE PLASTIC COVER HOUSING THE RESERVE END OF THE SEAT BELT WEB CAN BREAK. IF THE TWO HALVES OF THE COVER COMPLETELY SEPARATE, THE CONNECTOR PORTION OF THE BELT WILL DETACH FROM THE COVER. ONCE DETACHED, THE CONNECTOR RIVET CAN SEPARATE FROM THE CONNECTOR FRAME CAUSING THE...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CANNOT OCCUR DURING USE, HOWEVER, THE BELT WILL BE UNSUABLE AND MAY RESULT IN AN OCCUPANT SEATING POSITION WITHOUT A SEAT BELT. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, AN UNBELTED INDIVIDUAL COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED.
Remedy: AMSAFE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A PLASTIC OUTER COVER THAT SNAPS OVER THE EXISTING COVER ON UNITS IN THE FIELD AND WILL REPLACE BROKEN SEAT BELTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 CHAMPION CONTENDER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 CHAMPION CONTENDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR CRACK AT MOUNTING BRACKET OF 1999 CHAMPION CONTENDER TRANSIT BUS.
Safety Rating for the 1999 CHAMPION CONTENDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 CHAMPION CONTENDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 CHAMPION CONTENDER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 CHAMPION CONTENDER
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1999 CHAMPION CONTENDER.
Other Model Years of the CHAMPION CONTENDER
- 1998 CHAMPION CONTENDER — 0 complaints
- 1999 CHAMPION CONTENDER (current)
- 2000 CHAMPION CONTENDER — 0 complaints
- 2001 CHAMPION CONTENDER — 0 complaints
Other CHAMPION Models
- CHAMPION EUROCOACH — 6 total complaints
- CHAMPION CHALLENGER — 3 total complaints
- CHAMPION CHAMPION — 1 total complaint
- CHAMPION CLASSIC SIDECAR — 1 total complaint
- CHAMPION CUT-AWAY CHASSIS — 1 total complaint
- CHAMPION EZ-TRANS — 1 total complaint
- CHAMPION INTERNATIONAL LOW FLOOR — 1 total complaint
- CHAMPION 3035RE — 0 total complaints