CHAMPION CHALLENGER 2008: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V593000

Make Model Year
CHAMPION CHALLENGER 2008
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.