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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 12V593📅 Dec 18, 2012

2006–2013 Champion Challenger & 2009–2013 Champion Bus Defender + 2 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Champion Bus is recalling certain model year 2006, and certain model year 2008-2013 buses, models: American Crusader, Challenger, Crusader, and Defender; manufactured September 30, 2006, through November 16, 2012. The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.

💥 The risk

The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.

🔧 The fix

Champion Bus is working with Ricon to notify owners. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. Owners may contact Champion Bus at 1-819-724-6474 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

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
12V593000
Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Vehicles affected
73
Component
EQUIPMENT
Owner phone
1-819-724-6474
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 23, 2013
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 12V593 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 12V593?

2006–2013 Champion Challenger & 2009–2013 Champion Bus Defender + 2 more. 73 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 1-819-724-6474.