Champion Challenger 2003
Model Challenger made in 2003 by Champion got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, structure.
Model 2003
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 08/01/2002 to 07/31/2004 | 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 |