Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V225000 Reported May 19, 2008

Wheelchair lift interlock system/intermotive

Champion Bus, Inc. · N/A · 31 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V225000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
31
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 19, 2008

Defect Summary

Champion bus is recalling 31 my 2007-2008 defender, challenger and my 2008 crusader buses built on general motors 560 chassis and equipped with intermotive gateway 401 module interlock harness. these buses have been found to exhibit extreme voltage spikes during engine cranking. these extreme spikes can damage the diode in the harness near the shift lock solenoid connector. if the diode fails in the shorted condition, the gateway 401 module can be damaged.

Safety Consequence

If this occurs, the shift lock solenoid may not engage. if this lock does not engage, the vehicle will have the ability to move while the wheelchair lift is deployed which may result in personal injury.

Corrective Action

Intermotive is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 08e004). intermotive will replace the defective harness free of charge. owners may contact intermotive at 1-800-969-6080 or champion bus at 1-810-724-6474.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Champion Bus, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 08V225000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V225000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V225000?

NHTSA recall 08V225000 was issued by Champion Bus, Inc. on May 19, 2008. It addresses: Wheelchair lift interlock system/intermotive. The recall affects approximately 31 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Champion Bus, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V225000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.