2007 CHAMPION IC DEFENDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 CHAMPION IC DEFENDER
The 2007 CHAMPION IC 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 ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Recalls for the 2007 CHAMPION IC DEFENDER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2007 CHAMPION IC DEFENDER, potentially affecting up to 503 vehicles.
Recall 08V490000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 503 vehicles affected
Defect: CHAMPION BUS IS RECALLING 503 MY 2005-2007 CHALLENGER, CRUSADER, DEFENDER, MY 2005-2006 CORPORAL, MY 2006 CTS-RE, AND MY 2007 CTS-FE AND IC DEFENDER TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFT. THIS LIFT FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT...
Consequence: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy: CHAMPION BUS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR CHAMPION BUS AT 1-800-331-5761.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 CHAMPION IC DEFENDER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 CHAMPION IC DEFENDER.
Safety Rating for the 2007 CHAMPION IC DEFENDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 CHAMPION IC DEFENDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 CHAMPION IC DEFENDER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 CHAMPION IC DEFENDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHAMPION IC DEFENDER
- 2007 CHAMPION IC 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