Champion Buses Recalled for Wheelchair Lift Restraint Belt Defect
Champion Bus is recalling certain 2007-2010 buses because the wheelchair lift restraint belt may not fully latch, allowing the lift to operate with an occupant on board.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Champion Bus, Inc. has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a defect in certain model year 2007-2010 buses fitted with Ricon Public Use Lifts. The affected models include the ABC M-1235, ABC 3035RE, Challenger, Crusader, CTS RE, and Defender.
The restraint belt on these lifts is designed to prevent the lift from moving unless the belt tongue is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. However, it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this scenario, the belt appears to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. If the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled. Ricon will handle the remedy for this campaign by providing customers with a warning decal and a DVD-based training aid. The safety recall began on May 5, 2010. Owners may contact Ricon Customer Service at 800-322-2884 or email [email protected].
The recalled product
- Product
- CHAMPION ABC M-1235, ABC 3035RE, CHALLENGER, CRUSADER
- Brand
- CHAMPION
- Manufacturer
- CHAMPION BUS, INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Bus
- Affected units
- 300
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (6)
- ABC M-1235
- ABC 3035RE
- CHALLENGER
- CRUSADER
- CTS RE
- DEFENDER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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