Champion Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V010000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V010000 by Champion Bus, Inc.. Affecting model year 2009-2015 crusader, stacked rail, and cts re vehicles manufactured april 5, 2010, to october 14, 2015, equipped with recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats Includes 8 affected units, Missing J-Bracket Welds on Bus Operator Seat, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2009-2015 crusader, stacked rail, and cts re vehicles manufactured april 5, 2010, to october 14, 2015, equipped with recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats

Defect Summary

Champion bus, inc. (champion) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 crusader, stacked rail, and cts re vehicles manufactured april 5, 2010, to october 14, 2015, equipped with recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats. the affected seats have j-brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the j-bracket.

Corrective Action

Champion will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. any j-bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on february 25, 2016. Owners may contact champion customer service at 1-810-724-6474, or johnson controls (manufacturer of recaro seats) customer service at 1-248-484-3203.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V010000
Manufacturer: Champion Bus, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-01-13T00:00:00
Subject: Missing j-bracket welds on bus operator seat
Component: Seats
Potentially Affected Units: 8

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Champion bus, inc. (champion) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 crusader, stacked rail, and cts re vehicles manufactured april 5, 2010, to october 14, 2015, equipped with recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats. the affected seats have j-brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the j-bracket.
Consequence Summary: If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the j-bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Champion will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. any j-bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on february 25, 2016. Owners may contact champion customer service at 1-810-724-6474, or johnson controls (manufacturer of recaro seats) customer service at 1-248-484-3203.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 16V010000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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