Champion Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #19V554000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V554000 by Champion Bus, Inc.. Affecting 2019 challenger, crusader, defender and lf transport and goshen g-force, impulse and pacer ii shuttle buses equipped with prolo roof emergency escape hatches Includes 362 affected units, Roof Hatch External Handle May Break/FMVSS 217, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2019 challenger, crusader, defender and lf transport and goshen g-force, impulse and pacer ii shuttle buses equipped with prolo roof emergency escape hatches

Defect Summary

Champion bus, inc. (champion) is recalling certain 2019 challenger, crusader, defender and lf transport and goshen g-force, impulse and pacer ii shuttle buses equipped with prolo roof emergency escape hatches. due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.

Corrective Action

Champion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the handle, free of charge. the recall began september 16, 2019. owners may contact champion customer service 1-810-724-1753, extension 415.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V554000
Manufacturer: Champion Bus, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2019-07-25T00:00:00
Subject: Roof hatch external handle may break/fmvss 217
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 362

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Champion bus, inc. (champion) is recalling certain 2019 challenger, crusader, defender and lf transport and goshen g-force, impulse and pacer ii shuttle buses equipped with prolo roof emergency escape hatches. due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
Consequence Summary: If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Champion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the handle, free of charge. the recall began september 16, 2019. owners may contact champion customer service 1-810-724-1753, extension 415.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 56.91

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NHTSA ID: 19V554000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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