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HighNHTSA·18V842000·Announced 2018-11-28

Champion Recalls 2016-2018 Federal Coach Spirit Buses for Windshield Glass Hazard

Champion Bus is recalling 2016-2018 Federal Coach Spirit vehicles because the observation window above the windshield may shatter if hit by road debris, causing glass to fall into the cabin.

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 glass falling into the cabin can increase the risk of a crash or injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Champion Bus, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2018 Federal Coach Spirit vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the observation window located above the windshield may shatter if struck by road debris. This shattering can result in glass falling into the driver and/or passenger compartment.

The falling glass can increase the risk of a crash or an injury. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the 2016 through 2018 model years of the Federal Coach Spirit.

The recall began on January 9, 2019. Dealers will replace the glass free of charge. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753 extension 415 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FEDERAL COACH SPIRIT
Brand
FEDERAL COACH
Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
88

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 (1)

  • SPIRIT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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