Champion Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V573000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V573000 by Champion Bus, Inc.. Affecting 2012-2018 champion american coach, american crusader, american s2, challenger, crusader, defender, and impulse vehicles, equipped with certain s-series and k-series titanium wheelchair lifts, models k200, k201, k550, k551, s200, s2201, s550 and s551 Includes 219 affected units, Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2012-2018 champion american coach, american crusader, american s2, challenger, crusader, defender, and impulse vehicles, equipped with certain s-series and k-series titanium wheelchair lifts, models k200, k201, k550, k551, s200, s2201, s550 and s551

Defect Summary

Champion bus (champion) is recalling certain 2012-2018 champion american coach, american crusader, american s2, challenger, crusader, defender, and impulse vehicles, equipped with certain s-series and k-series titanium wheelchair lifts, models k200, k201, k550, k551, s200, s2201, s550 and s551. the wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the injection molded cam with an aluminum machined cam, free of charge. The recall began november 1, 2018. owners may contact champion customer service 1-810-724-1753 extension 415 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by emailing ricon at admin18e044@wabtec.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V573000
Manufacturer: Champion Bus, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-08-30T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift may raise too high
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 219

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Champion bus (champion) is recalling certain 2012-2018 champion american coach, american crusader, american s2, challenger, crusader, defender, and impulse vehicles, equipped with certain s-series and k-series titanium wheelchair lifts, models k200, k201, k550, k551, s200, s2201, s550 and s551. the wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.
Consequence Summary: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the injection molded cam with an aluminum machined cam, free of charge. The recall began november 1, 2018. owners may contact champion customer service 1-810-724-1753 extension 415 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by emailing ricon at admin18e044@wabtec.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 38.81

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NHTSA ID: 18V573000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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