Champion Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V821000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V821000 by Champion Bus, Inc.. Affecting model year 2012-2014 american crusader, challenger, crusader, cts-fe, cts-re, defender, ez-street, hc american, hcac, lf transport, m1235, platinum shuttle, stacked rail, and federal coach premier, and spirit transit buses manufactured january 1, 2012, to october 1, 2014, equipped with certain triangle warning signs manufactured by imperial supplies, llc Includes 773 affected units, Imperial Triangle Warning Signs/FMVSS 125, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012-2014 american crusader, challenger, crusader, cts-fe, cts-re, defender, ez-street, hc american, hcac, lf transport, m1235, platinum shuttle, stacked rail, and federal coach premier, and spirit transit buses manufactured january 1, 2012, to october 1, 2014, equipped with certain triangle warning signs manufactured by imperial supplies, llc

Defect Summary

Champion bus, inc. (champion) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 american crusader, challenger, crusader, cts-fe, cts-re, defender, ez-street, hc american, hcac, lf transport, m1235, platinum shuttle, stacked rail, and federal coach premier, and spirit transit buses manufactured january 1, 2012, to october 1, 2014, equipped with certain triangle warning signs manufactured by imperial supplies, llc. test reports indicate that the triangle warning signs, labeled c&j, may reflect an inadequate amount of light. as such, these triangle warning kits fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 125, "warning devices."

Corrective Action

Champion will notify owners to inspect their triangles for production dates between april 2011, to april 2014, and the affected triangles will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on january 6, 2015. owners may contact champion customer service at 1-810-724-6474.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V821000
Manufacturer: Champion Bus, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2014-12-29T00:00:00
Subject: Imperial triangle warning signs/fmvss 125
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 773

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Champion bus, inc. (champion) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 american crusader, challenger, crusader, cts-fe, cts-re, defender, ez-street, hc american, hcac, lf transport, m1235, platinum shuttle, stacked rail, and federal coach premier, and spirit transit buses manufactured january 1, 2012, to october 1, 2014, equipped with certain triangle warning signs manufactured by imperial supplies, llc. test reports indicate that the triangle warning signs, labeled c&j, may reflect an inadequate amount of light. as such, these triangle warning kits fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 125, "warning devices."
Consequence Summary: Warning triangles that do not properly reflect light may fail to warn others that a vehicle is parked, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Champion will notify owners to inspect their triangles for production dates between april 2011, to april 2014, and the affected triangles will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on january 6, 2015. owners may contact champion customer service at 1-810-724-6474.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-cq9y_dy2n_bpi9
NHTSA ID: 14V821000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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