CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER 2013: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V593000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHAMPION BUS | DEFENDER | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-01-23 | 2012-12-18 | 2012-12-18 |
Production Dates: 2006-09-30 - 2012-11-16
Manufacturers Involved: Champion Bus, Inc.
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 73
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Champion Bus is recalling certain model year 2006, and certain model year 2008-2013 buses, models: American Crusader, Challenger, Crusader, and Defender; manufactured September 30, 2006, through November 16, 2012. The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.
Champion Bus is working with Ricon to notify owners. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. Owners may contact Champion Bus at 1-819-724-6474 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
