Champion recalls
All 47 Champion safety recalls since model year 2000, in plain English. Latest: Apr 5, 2024.
Latest Champion recalls
2018–2024 Starcraft Bus Allstar & 2018–2024 Starcraft Bus Senator II + 8 more
Brakes recall · 24V253
Forest River Bus, LLC. (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Starcraft Allstar, Senator II, 2022-2024 Starcraft Allstar MVP, Senator II MVP, Eldorado National…
2019 Champion Challenger & 2019 Champion Crusader + 5 more
Body & structure recall · 19V554
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…
2017–2018 Champion Challenger & 2017–2018 Champion Defender + 3 more
Seats recall · 18V798
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Champion Challenger, Defender, LF Transport, Goshen G-Force, and Impulse transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES…
2012–2018 Champion American Coach & 2012–2018 Champion American Crusader + 5 more
Equipment recall · 18V573
Champion Bus (Champion) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Champion American Coach, American Crusader, American S2, Challenger, Crusader, Defender, and Impulse vehicles, equipped…
2016 Champion Challenger
Seats recall · 16V295
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2016 Champion Bus Challenger shuttle buses manufactured January 29, 2016, to April 4, 2016.
2009–2015 Champion Crusader & 2009–2015 Champion CTS-RE + 1 more
Seats recall · 16V010
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Crusader, Stacked Rail, and CTS RE vehicles manufactured April 5, 2010, to October 14, 2015, equipped with…
All Champion recalls
| Date | Recall | Vehicles | Problem | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-05 | 24V253 | 2018–2024 Starcraft Bus Allstar & 2018–2024 Starcraft Bus Senator II + 8 more | Brakes | 3,680 |
| 2019-07-26 | 19V554 | 2019 Champion Challenger & 2019 Champion Crusader + 5 more | Body & structure | 362 |
| 2018-11-15 | 18V798 | 2017–2018 Champion Challenger & 2017–2018 Champion Defender + 3 more | Seats | 76 |
| 2018-09-04 | 18V573 | 2012–2018 Champion American Coach & 2012–2018 Champion American Crusader + 5 more | Equipment | 219 |
| 2016-05-12 | 16V295 | 2016 Champion Challenger | Seats | 5 |
| 2016-01-13 | 16V010 | 2009–2015 Champion Crusader & 2009–2015 Champion CTS-RE + 1 more | Seats | 8 |
| 2015-11-16 | 15V757 | 2006–2015 Champion American & 2006–2015 Champion American Coach + 10 more | Equipment | 1,338 |
| 2015-06-19 | 15V391 | 2013–2015 Champion American Coach & 2013–2015 Champion American Crusader + 12 more | Seat belt | 1,818 |
| 2014-12-29 | 14V821 | 2012–2014 Champion American Crusader & 2012–2014 Champion Challenger + 13 more | Equipment | 773 |
| 2014-11-24 | 14V748 | 2014–2015 Champion Challenger & 2014–2015 Champion Crusader + 3 more | Seats | 168 |
| 2014-11-19 | 14V742 | 2006–2014 Champion American Coach & 2006–2014 Champion American Crusader + 10 more | Equipment | 1,229 |
| 2014-05-16 | 14V257 | 2013 Champion Challenger | Equipment | 29 |
| 2013-09-24 | 13V422 | 2009–2011 Champion Defender & 2009–2011 Champion Ez-Trans + 9 more | Equipment | 598 |
| 2012-12-18 | 12V593 | 2006–2013 Champion Challenger & 2009–2013 Champion Bus Defender + 2 more | Equipment | 73 |
| 2012-12-12 | 12V577 | 2012–2013 Champion 3035RE & 2012–2013 Champion CX380 + 2 more | Speed control | 49 |
| 2012-06-18 | 12V275 | 2008–2011 Champion American Coach & 2007–2009 Champion American Crusader + 5 more | Equipment | 892 |
| 2012-02-05 | 12V040 | 2011–2012 Champion M1235 | Lights | 30 |
| 2012-02-05 | 12V039 | 2012 Champion M1235 | Lights | 20 |
| 2011-10-27 | 11V518 | 2011 Champion CTS & 2011 Champion M1235 | Engine | 3 |
| 2011-03-03 | 11V141 | 2007–2011 Champion Challenger & 2008–2011 Champion Crusader + 6 more | Equipment | 974 |
| 2010-12-02 | 10V593 | 2005–2008 Champion Challenger & 2007–2008 Champion International Defender | Equipment | 107 |
| 2010-04-02 | 10V131 | 2008–2010 Champion Crusader & 2008–2010 Champion Defender + 2 more | Equipment | 223 |
| 2010-04-02 | 10V129 | 2007–2010 Champion Challenger & 2007–2010 Champion Defender + 4 more | Equipment | 300 |
| 2010-03-31 | 10V127 | 2006–2010 Champion IC LOW Floor & 2007–2010 Champion IC High Floor + 6 more | Equipment | 191 |
| 2010-02-25 | 10V062 | 2009–2010 General Coach IC-LC & 2005–2006 General Coach Lo-Trans + 2 more | Brakes | 66 |
| 2009-11-02 | 09V426 | 2009 Champion Challenger & 2009 Champion Crusader + 2 more | Equipment | 6 |
| 2009-09-29 | 09V369 | 2004–2010 Champion CTS & 2005–2009 Champion Challenger + 5 more | Interior Lighting | 69 |
| 2009-07-30 | 09V313 | 2004–2005, 2007 Champion Defender & 2005–2006 Champion M1000 | Brakes | 36 |
| 2008-09-25 | 08V490 | 2005–2007 Champion Challenger & 2005–2007 Champion Crusader + 5 more | Equipment | 503 |
| 2008-07-17 | 08V326 | 2007–2009 Champion International High Floor & 2007–2008 Champion Defender + 3 more | Equipment | 68 |
| 2008-05-19 | 08V225 | 2007–2008 Champion Challenger & 2007–2008 Champion Defender + 1 more | Equipment | 31 |
| 2008-04-24 | 08V182 | 2005–2008 Champion Challenger & 2005–2008 Champion Crusader + 3 more | Equipment | 503 |
| 2008-03-06 | 08V102 | 2007–2008 Champion M1235 & 2007–2008 Champion RE CTS | Steering | 45 |
| 2008-02-14 | 08V068 | 2008 Champion 3035RE & 2008 Champion M1235 | Steering | 14 |
| 2008-02-06 | 08V061 | 2007–2008 Champion M1235 | Brakes | 74 |
| 2007-12-14 | 07V567 | 2005 Champion Challenger | Equipment | 375 |
| 2007-02-21 | 07V061 | 2006 Champion Challenger & 2006 Champion Corporal + 3 more | Equipment | 83 |
| 2006-09-26 | 06V368 | 2000 Champion Contender | Body & structure | 22 |
| 2006-09-20 | 06V362 | 2005–2006 Champion Challenger & 2006 Champion CTS | Engine | 18 |
| 2006-06-12 | 06V206 | 2002–2006 Stratos Boat Trailer & 2003–2006 Champion Boat Trailer | Trailer hitch | 3,608 |
| 2006-04-24 | 06V127 | 2005 Champion Challenger & 2005 Champion Corporal + 1 more | Equipment | 7 |
| 2005-04-28 | 05V174 | 2004–2005 Champion Challenger & 2004–2005 Champion Crusader | Equipment | 75 |
| 2004-12-17 | 04V588 | 2004 Champion CTS | Body & structure | 6 |
| 2004-11-02 | 04V521 | 2000–2004 Champion Challenger & 2000–2004 Champion Crusader + 3 more | Equipment | 231 |
| 2004-11-01 | 04V519 | 2000–2004 Champion Challenger & 2000–2002 Champion CTS + 3 more | Body & structure | 1,552 |
| 2003-12-03 | 03V458 | 2002 Champion Challenger | Body & structure | 61 |
| 2002-10-31 | 02V160006 | 2000–2001 Champion CGT & 2000–2001 Champion Challenger + 5 more | Seat belt | 599 |
FAQ
How many Champion recalls are there?
There are 47 Champion vehicle safety recalls for model years 2000 and newer in NHTSA data. The latest was posted Apr 5, 2024.
Are Champion recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
How do I check if my Champion has a recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN on our VIN check page or at nhtsa.gov/recalls. You can also browse by model and year below.