CHAMPION CHALLENGER 2013: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V257000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHAMPION | CHALLENGER | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-08-27 | 2014-05-15 | 2014-05-16 |
Production Dates: 2014-01-07 - 2013-10-25
Manufacturers Involved: Champion Bus, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14E-010
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 29
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Champion Bus, Inc. "Champion" is recalling certain model year 2013 Challenger transit buses manufactured January 7, 2013, through October 25, 2013, and equipped with certain Ricon S series and K series wheelchair lifts and an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Champion will notify owners and Ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. The recall began on August 27, 2014. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-800-776-4943, or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000. Champion's number for this recall is 14E-010.
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.
