CHAMPION DEFENDER 2014: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V748000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHAMPION | DEFENDER | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-12-15 | 2014-11-24 | 2014-11-24 |
Production Dates: 2014-09-02 - 2014-10-14
Manufacturers Involved: Champion Bus, Inc.
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 168
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Champion Bus, Inc. "Champion" is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 LF Transport, HCAC, Defender, Crusader, and Challenger transit buses manufactured September 2, 2014, to October 14, 2014. The spring nuts used to secure the passenger seats failed durability testing.
Spring nuts that fail to secure the seat and allow seat movement could increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective seat nuts, free of charge. The recall began in December 2014. Owners may contact Champion at 1-810-724-6474.
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.
