CHAMPION DEFENDER 2014: SEATS

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.