Champion Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V257000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V257000 by Champion Bus, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013 challenger transit buses manufactured january 7, 2013, through october 25, 2013, and equipped with certain ricon s series and k series wheelchair lifts and an optional armored pendant cable Includes 29 affected units, Wheelchair Lift Armored Pendant Cable Shortcircuit, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 challenger transit buses manufactured january 7, 2013, through october 25, 2013, and equipped with certain ricon s series and k series wheelchair lifts and an optional armored pendant cable

Defect Summary

Champion bus, inc. (champion) is recalling certain model year 2013 challenger transit buses manufactured january 7, 2013, through october 25, 2013, and equipped with certain ricon s series and k series wheelchair lifts and an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.

Corrective Action

Champion will notify owners and ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. the recall began on august 27, 2014. owners may contact champion customer service at 1-800-776-4943, or ricon at 1-818-267-3000. champion's number for this recall is 14e-010.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V257000
Manufacturer: Champion Bus, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2014-05-15T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift armored pendant cable shortcircuit
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 29

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 14E-010
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Champion bus, inc. (champion) is recalling certain model year 2013 challenger transit buses manufactured january 7, 2013, through october 25, 2013, and equipped with certain ricon s series and k series wheelchair lifts and an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
Consequence Summary: If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Champion will notify owners and ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. the recall began on august 27, 2014. owners may contact champion customer service at 1-800-776-4943, or ricon at 1-818-267-3000. champion's number for this recall is 14e-010.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 14V257000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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