CHAMPION CRUSADER 2019: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V554000

Make Model Year
CHAMPION CRUSADER 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-09-16 2019-07-25 2019-07-26

Production Dates: 2018-08-01 - 2019-07-01

Manufacturers Involved: Champion Bus, Inc.

Component: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 362

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217

Summary

Champion Bus, Inc. "Champion" is recalling certain 2019 Challenger, Crusader, Defender and LF Transport and Goshen G-Force, Impulse and Pacer II shuttle buses equipped with Prolo roof emergency escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.

Consequence

If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Champion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the handle, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2019. Owners may contact Champion customer service 1-810-724-1753, extension 415.

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.