2015 CHAMPION CTS-FE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2015 CHAMPION CTS-FE
The 2015 CHAMPION CTS-FE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING.
Recalls for the 2015 CHAMPION CTS-FE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2015 CHAMPION CTS-FE, potentially affecting up to 3,156 vehicles.
Recall 15V757000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 1,338 vehicles affected
Defect: Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Challenger, Defender, Crusader, American, American Coach, American Crusader, Corporal, CTS-FE, CTS-RE, HC American, Platinum Shuttle, and Stacked Rail transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2015, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms...
Consequence: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy: Champion will notify owners, and Ricon will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015....
View full details →Recall 15V391000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
| 1,818 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 CHAMPION CTS-FE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 CHAMPION CTS-FE.
Safety Rating for the 2015 CHAMPION CTS-FE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 CHAMPION CTS-FE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 CHAMPION CTS-FE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 CHAMPION CTS-FE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHAMPION CTS-FE
- 2010 CHAMPION CTS-FE — 0 complaints
- 2011 CHAMPION CTS-FE — 0 complaints
- 2012 CHAMPION CTS-FE — 0 complaints
- 2013 CHAMPION CTS-FE — 0 complaints
- 2014 CHAMPION CTS-FE — 0 complaints
- 2015 CHAMPION CTS-FE (current)
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 CONTENDER — 1 total complaint
- CHAMPION CUT-AWAY CHASSIS — 1 total complaint
- CHAMPION EZ-TRANS — 1 total complaint
- CHAMPION INTERNATIONAL LOW FLOOR — 1 total complaint