Champion Transit Buses Recalled for Wheelchair Lift Latch Defect
Champion Bus is recalling certain 2007-2011 transit buses because wheelchair lift roll stop latches may become bent or misaligned, posing a fall risk to occupants.
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 structural defect in a wheelchair lift that could result in a fall and injury from an elevated position. This fits the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'
Plain-English summary
Champion Bus, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 transit buses equipped with Braun Century-2 and/or Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. The affected models include the CTSTE, American Coach, American Crusader, Challenger, Crusader, Terrastar, and Defender.
Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the wheelchair lift may become bent or misaligned. This defect may allow a wheelchair occupant to defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Champion Bus will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized Braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on August 17, 2012. Owners may contact Champion Bus at 1-810-724-6474 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- CHAMPION CTSTE, AMERICAN COACH, AMERICAN CRUSADER, CHALLENGER
- Brand
- CHAMPION
- Manufacturer
- CHAMPION BUS, INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Affected units
- 892
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 (7)
- CTSTE
- AMERICAN COACH
- AMERICAN CRUSADER
- CHALLENGER
- CRUSADER
- TERRASTAR
- DEFENDER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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