Champion Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V798000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V798000 by Champion Bus, Inc.. Affecting 2017-2018 champion challenger, defender, lf transport, goshen g-force, and impulse transit buses, equipped with freedman go-es foldaway seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719 Includes 76 affected units, Seat Back may not Stay Upright/FMVSS 207, 210, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2017-2018 champion challenger, defender, lf transport, goshen g-force, and impulse transit buses, equipped with freedman go-es foldaway seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719
Defect Summary
Champion bus, inc. (champion) is recalling certain 2017-2018 champion challenger, defender, lf transport, goshen g-force, and impulse transit buses, equipped with freedman go-es foldaway seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. when the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 207, "seating systems," and number 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Corrective Action
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. the recall began december 19, 2018. owners may contact champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753, extension 415 or freedman customer service at 1-800-527-7477.