Champion Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V302000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V302000 by Champion Bus, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014 defender shuttle buses built on freightliner m2 chassis equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles Includes 25 affected units, Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2014 defender shuttle buses built on freightliner m2 chassis equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles
Defect Summary
Champion bus, inc. (champion) is recalling certain model year 2014 defender shuttle buses built on freightliner m2 chassis equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles. when the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Corrective Action
Daimler trucks north america (dtna), manufacturer of the freightliner chassis, has notified owners, and dtna dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on may 27, 2014. Owners may contact champion bus at 1-810-724-6474 or dtna at 1-800-385-4357.