LAND ROVER DEFENDER 2013: EQUIPMENT
| Make : LAND ROVER | Model : DEFENDER | Year : 2013 |
| Build Dates : 2006-09-30 - 2012-11-16 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 12V593000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2013-01-23 | Date Received by ODI: 2012-12-18 | Date Added to Database: 2012-12-18 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Champion Bus, Inc. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 73 | ||
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Summary:
Champion Bus is recalling certain model year 2006, and certain model year 2008-2013 buses, models: American Crusader, Challenger, Crusader, and Defender; manufactured September 30, 2006, through November 16, 2012. The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover. |
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Consequence:
The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire. |
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Remedy:
Champion Bus is working with Ricon to notify owners. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. Owners may contact Champion Bus at 1-819-724-6474 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |
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