🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 14V742📅 Nov 19, 2014

2006–2014 Champion American Coach & 2006–2014 Champion American Crusader + 10 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion Bus) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 American Coach, American Crusader, Challenger, Corporal, Crusader, CTS-FE, CTS-RE, Defender, HCAC, HC American, Platinum Shuttle, and Stacked Rail transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to July 31, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

💥 The risk

If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

🔧 The fix

Champion Bus will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Champion Bus customer service at 1-810-724-6474. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

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: 14V742000
Manufacturer: Champion Bus, Inc.
Vehicles affected: 1,229
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Owner phone: 1-810-724-6474
NHTSA hotline: 1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed: Nov 28, 2014
Built: Jan 1, 2006 – Jul 31, 2014
Recall started by: ODI
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

Champion American Coach: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Champion American Crusader: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Champion Challenger: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Champion Corporal: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Champion Crusader: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Champion CTS-FE: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Champion CTS-RE: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Champion Defender: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Champion HC American: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Champion Hcac: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Champion Platinum Shuttle: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Champion Stacked Rail: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

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

FAQ

Is the 14V742 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 14V742?

2006–2014 Champion American Coach & 2006–2014 Champion American Crusader + 10 more. 1,229 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.