Champion Challenger 2002
Model Challenger made in 2002 by Champion got 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. The car had one investigation (structure). There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive and structure.
Model 2002
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V521000 | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | from 09/01/2000 to 07/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 231 | ODI | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | 11/02/2004 | 11/02/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Sure-lok is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or champion at 810-724-6474. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V519000 | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | from 08/01/1999 to 07/31/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 1552 | 11/16/2004 | MFR | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | 10/28/2004 | 11/01/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain transit buses, a light gauge steel was used for the floor frame crossmember located in the floor sub-frame. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Driving the bus on some road conditions could cause the sub-floor crossmember frame to crack. this condition can increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will inspect for cracks and if cracks are present owners are to contact champion for repair instructions. the recall began november 16, 2004. owners should contact champion at 1-800-788-1976. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 03V458000 | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 61 | 05/12/2004 | ODI | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | 10/24/2003 | 12/03/2003 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain transit buses, a light gauge steel was used for the floor frame crossmember located in the floor sub-frame. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Driving the bus on some road conditions could cause the sub-floor crossmember frame to crack. this condition can increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will inspect for cracks and if cracks are present owners are to contact champion for repair instructions. the recall began on may 12, 2004. owners should contact champion at 1-800-788-1976. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||
| PE03046 | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | 10/14/2003 | 12/01/2003 | LATERAL CROSSMEMBERS CRACKING | 03V458000 | |
| This investigation was based on information provided by a bus fleet which was experiencing floor sagging due to the lateral crossmembers cracking on six of their buses.the cracking occured as a result of undersized gauge steel being used on the the floor frame crossmembers.cracks of this nature could compromise the structual integrity of the bus body in the event of a vehicle crash. champion has agreed to initiate a safety recall campaign and reinforce the crossmembers and risers of the sub-floor.a copy of the recall is attached. accordingly, this investigation is closed. | ||||||