2000–2004 Champion Challenger & 2000–2004 Champion Crusader + 3 more recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
💥 The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.
🔧 The fix
Sure-lok is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. Owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 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
- 04V521000
- Manufacturer
- CHAMPION BUS, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 231
- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Owner phone
- 1-810-724-6474
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Built
- Sep 1, 2000 – Jul 31, 2004
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).