THOR CHALLENGER 2014: SEATS
| Make : THOR | Model : CHALLENGER | Year : 2014 |
| Build Dates : 2014-09-02 - 2014-10-14 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V748000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2014-12-15 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-11-24 | Date Added to Database: 2014-11-24 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Champion Bus, Inc. | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 168 | ||
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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