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Champion Defender

14 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V798000·2018-11-12

    Champion and Goshen Transit Buses Recalled for Seat Lock Defect

    Champion Bus is recalling 2017-2018 transit buses because foldaway seats may not stay locked during a crash or sudden stop, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    CHAMPION — CHAMPION, GOSHEN LF TRANSPORT, CHALLENGER, G-FORCE, IMPULSE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V127000·2010-03-31

    Champion Bus Recalls 191 Buses Due to Air Conditioner Fire Hazard

    Champion Bus is recalling 191 model year 2006-2010 buses because improperly installed Trans/Air air conditioning components may overheat and cause a fire.

    Product
    CHAMPION — CHAMPION IC AMERICAN COACH, CHALLENGER, HC 270NF, IC LOW FLOOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V554000·2019-07-25

    Champion and Goshen Shuttle Bus Roof Hatch Handle Recall

    Champion Bus is recalling 2019 shuttle buses because the roof emergency hatch handle may break, preventing easy opening during an emergency.

    Product
    GOSHEN — GOSHEN, CHAMPION G-FORCE, PACER II, CRUSADER, LF TRANSPORT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V573000·2018-08-30

    Champion Recalls Buses with Defective Wheelchair Lifts

    Champion is recalling 2012-2018 buses with specific wheelchair lifts where a cam may fail, allowing the platform to rise too high and risk injury.

    Product
    CHAMPION — CHAMPION DEFENDER, AMERICAN CRUSADER, AMERICAN COACH, CHALLENGER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V757000·2015-11-16

    Champion Transit Buses Recalled for Wheelchair Lift Bearing Defect

    Champion is recalling 2006-2015 transit buses equipped with specific wheelchair lifts where oversized pivot holes may allow bearings to move, risking platform failure and injury.

    Product
    CHAMPION — CHAMPION CORPORAL, CHALLENGER, AMERICAN COACH, CRUSADER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V391000·2015-06-19

    Champion Transit Bus Recall for Fraying Seat Belts

    Champion is recalling 2013-2015 transit buses because seat belts may rub against metal frames and fray, failing federal safety standards.

    Product
    CHAMPION — CHAMPION AMERICAN COACH, SPIRIT, AMERICAN CRUSADER, LF TRANSPORT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V748000·2014-11-24

    Champion Transit Bus Recall for Defective Passenger Seat Spring Nuts

    Champion is recalling 2014-2015 transit buses because defective spring nuts may fail to secure passenger seats, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    CHAMPION — CHAMPION HCAC, DEFENDER, CRUSADER, CHALLENGER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V742000·2014-11-19

    Champion Transit Buses Recalled for Wheelchair Lift Platform Cracking Risk

    Champion Bus is recalling 2006-2014 transit buses equipped with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts because the platform side plate may crack, posing an injury risk.

    Product
    CHAMPION — CHAMPION HCAC, STACKED RAIL, PLATINUM SHUTTLE, DEFENDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V422000·2013-09-12

    Champion Bus Recalls 598 Vehicles for Electrical Fire Risk

    Champion Bus is recalling 598 buses from 2009-2011 because voltage spikes may damage door header circuit boards, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Product
    CHAMPION — CHAMPION DEFENDER, EZ-TRANS, IC LOW FLOOR, CHALLENGER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V275000·2012-05-17

    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.

    Product
    CHAMPION — CHAMPION CTSTE, AMERICAN COACH, AMERICAN CRUSADER, CHALLENGER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V141000·2011-03-01

    Champion Bus Recalls Vehicles Due to Air Conditioner Fire Risk

    Champion Bus is recalling certain models because a loose fuse in the air conditioner may cause arcing, melting, and potential fire.

    Product
    CHAMPION — CHAMPION, CHAMPION BUS CTS, CRUSADER, EZ-TRANS, CHALLENGER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V131000·2010-04-02

    Champion Bus Recalls Wheelchair Lifts Due to Software Defect

    Champion Bus is recalling certain 2008-2010 buses because a software defect in Ricon wheelchair lifts may cause the platform to overrun the floor level, posing a fall risk.

    Product
    CHAMPION — CHAMPION CHALLENGER, CRUSADER, CTS RE, DEFENDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V129000·2010-04-02

    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.

    Product
    CHAMPION — CHAMPION ABC M-1235, ABC 3035RE, CHALLENGER, CRUSADER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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