Champion Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V182000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V182000 by Champion Bus, Inc.. Includes 503 affected units, THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Champion bus is recalling 503 my 2005-2008 defender, challenger, cts-re, cts-fe and crusader buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Corrective Action
Champion bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or champion bus at 1-937-596-6849.