CHAMPION DEFENDER 2005: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V127000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHAMPION | DEFENDER | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-03-06 | 2006-04-24 | 2006-04-24 |
Production Dates: 2005-06-01 - 2005-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: Champion Bus, Inc.
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON S AND K SERIES PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, THE VERTICAL SUPPORT ARMS FOR THE LIFTS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED ALLOWING THE LIFT TO STOW IMPROPERLY.
IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE LIFT DOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERLOCKS TO REMAIN ENGAGED PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE OR THE ABILITY TO LOAD OR UNLOAD PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES FROM THE VEHICLE.
CHAMPION IS WORKING WITH RICON TO REMEDY THESE BUSES. THE TWO LIFT ARMS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR CHAMPION AT 1-810-724-6474.
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153'; OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
