Champion Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V391000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V391000 by Champion Bus, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013-2015 american crusader, american coach, challenger, crusader, cts-fe, cts-re, defender, ez trans, hcac, hc, dfuc, lf transport, premier, and spirit transit buses manufactured march 1, 2013, to june 12, 2015 Includes 1,818 affected units, Seat Belts may Rub and Fray/FMVSS 209, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2013-2015 american crusader, american coach, challenger, crusader, cts-fe, cts-re, defender, ez trans, hcac, hc, dfuc, lf transport, premier, and spirit transit buses manufactured march 1, 2013, to june 12, 2015
Defect Summary
Champion bus, inc. (champion) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 american crusader, american coach, challenger, crusader, cts-fe, cts-re, defender, ez trans, hcac, hc, dfuc, lf transport, premier, and spirit transit buses manufactured march 1, 2013, to june 12, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the passenger seat belts may rub against the metal seat frame and fray. as a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Corrective Action
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will install a plastic sleeve over the metal seat frame, and replace any seat belts that show evidence of fraying, free of charge. the recall began on september 16, 2015. owners may contact champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753 extension 562.