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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 07V567📅 Dec 14, 2007

2005 Champion Challenger recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Champion bus is recalling 375 my 2005-2007 champion, Challenger, crusader, cts, defender and general coach model corporal and M1235 buses equipped with braun platform lifts for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." a passenger CAN approach the exposed lift doorway without the audible alarm alerting them of their proximity to the threshold.

💥 The risk

Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user CAN fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.

🔧 The fix

Champion is working with braun corporation to have the doorway lift fixed free of charge (please see 06E094). Owners may contact champion at 1-800-331-5761 or braun corporation at 1-800-946-7513.

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
07V567000
Manufacturer
CHAMPION BUS, INC.
Vehicles affected
375
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Owner phone
1-800-331-5761
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 07V567 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 07V567?

2005 Champion Challenger. 375 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 1-800-331-5761.