CHAMPION DEFENDER 2015: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V391000

Make Model Year
CHAMPION DEFENDER 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-09-16 2015-06-19 2015-06-19

Production Dates: 2013-03-01 - 2015-06-12

Manufacturers Involved: Champion Bus, Inc.

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1818

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 209

Summary

Champion Bus, Inc. "Champion" is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 American Crusader, American Coach, Challenger, Crusader, CTS-FE, CTS-RE, Defender, EZ Trans, HCAC, HC, DFUC, LF Transport, Premier, and Spirit transit buses manufactured March 1, 2013, to June 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seat belts may rub against the metal seat frame and fray. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Consequence

A frayed seat belt fray may fail to properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Champion will notify owners, and dealers will install a plastic sleeve over the metal seat frame, and replace any seat belts that show evidence of fraying, free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2015. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753 extension 562.

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.