Champion Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V593000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V593000 by Champion Bus, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 73 affected units, Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2006, and certain model year 2008-2013 buses, models: american crusader, challenger, crusader, and defender; manufactured september 30, 2006, through november 16, 2012
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.