2019 CHAMPION DEFENDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 CHAMPION DEFENDER
The 2019 CHAMPION 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 STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT.
Recalls for the 2019 CHAMPION DEFENDER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2019 CHAMPION DEFENDER, potentially affecting up to 362 vehicles.
Recall 19V554000 — STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
| 362 vehicles affected
Defect: Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2019 Challenger, Crusader, Defender and LF Transport and Goshen G-Force, Impulse and Pacer II shuttle buses equipped with Prolo roof emergency escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
Consequence: If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Champion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the handle, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2019. Owners may contact Champion customer service 1-810-724-1753, extension 415.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 CHAMPION DEFENDER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 CHAMPION DEFENDER.
Safety Rating for the 2019 CHAMPION DEFENDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 CHAMPION DEFENDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 CHAMPION DEFENDER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 CHAMPION DEFENDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHAMPION DEFENDER
- 2014 CHAMPION DEFENDER — 0 complaints
- 2015 CHAMPION DEFENDER — 0 complaints
- 2016 CHAMPION DEFENDER — 0 complaints
- 2017 CHAMPION DEFENDER — 0 complaints
- 2018 CHAMPION DEFENDER — 0 complaints
- 2019 CHAMPION DEFENDER (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