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Champion Defender · 2009

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

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  • 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·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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