CHAMPION DEFENDER 2019: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V554000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHAMPION | DEFENDER | 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
