CHAMPION CHALLENGER 2016: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V295000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHAMPION | CHALLENGER | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-05-27 | 2016-05-12 | 2016-05-12 |
Production Dates: 2016-01-29 - 2016-04-04
Manufacturers Involved: Champion Bus, Inc.
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222
Champion Bus, Inc. "Champion" is recalling certain model year 2016 Champion Bus Challenger shuttle buses manufactured January 29, 2016, to April 4, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety System "FMVSS" number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 810-724-1753 extension 415.
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.
