WINNEBAGO SPIRIT 2015: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Make : WINNEBAGO | Model : SPIRIT | Year : 2015 |
Build Dates : 2013-03-01 - 2015-06-12 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V391000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2015-09-16 | Date Received by ODI: 2015-06-19 | Date Added to Database: 2015-06-19 |
Manufacturers Involved: Champion Bus, Inc. | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
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Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1818 | ||
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." |
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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. |
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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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 209 | |
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. |