THOR CHALLENGER 2013: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
| Make : THOR | Model : CHALLENGER | Year : 2013 |
| Build Dates : 2014-01-07 - 2013-10-25 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V257000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2014-08-27 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-05-15 | Date Added to Database: 2014-05-16 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Champion Bus, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14E-010 | ||
| Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 29 | ||
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Summary:
Champion Bus, Inc. "Champion" is recalling certain model year 2013 Challenger transit buses manufactured January 7, 2013, through October 25, 2013, and equipped with certain Ricon S series and K series wheelchair lifts and an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift. |
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Consequence:
If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire. |
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Remedy:
Champion will notify owners and Ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. The recall began on August 27, 2014. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-800-776-4943, or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000. Champion's number for this recall is 14E-010. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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