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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 02V160006📅 Oct 31, 2002

2000–2001 Champion CGT & 2000–2001 Champion Challenger + 5 more recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain buses equipped with cp traveling retractor lap (type 1) seat belts, the plastic cover housing the reserve end of the seat belt web CAN break. If the two halves of the cover completely separate, the connector portion of the belt will detach from the cover. Once detached, the connector rivet CAN separate from the connector frame causing the frame to become unusable.

💥 The risk

This condition cannot occur during use, however, the belt will be unsuable and may result in an occupant seating position without a seat belt. In the event of a vehicle crash, an unbelted individual could be seriously injured or killed.

🔧 The fix

Amsafe will notify its customers and provide a plastic outer cover that snaps over the existing cover on units in the field and will replace broken seat belts free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact amsafe at 574-266-8330 or champion at 810-724-6474.

Is the fix 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.)
NHTSA campaign
02V160006
Manufacturer
CHAMPION BUS, INC.
Vehicles affected
599
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Owner phone
1-810-724-6474
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Jul 1, 1999 – Feb 28, 2001
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Also, customers CAN contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 02V160006 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 02V160006?

2000–2001 Champion CGT & 2000–2001 Champion Challenger + 5 more. 599 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Champion dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-810-724-6474.