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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V182000
Manufacturer: Champion Bus, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2008-04-24T00:00:00
Subject: Threshold warning system/fmvss 404/ricon
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 503

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-tvmh-4xzi-rscs
NHTSA ID: 08V182000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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