Champion Contender 1999
Model Contender made in 1999 by Champion got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . The car had one investigation (electrical system). There was one recall concerning seat belts .
Model 1999
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V160006 | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | from 07/01/1999 to 02/28/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 599 | ODI | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | 10/29/2002 | 10/31/2002 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain buses equipped with cp traveling retractor lap (type 1) seat belts, the plastic cover housing the reserve end of the seat belt web can break. if the two halves of the cover completely separate, the connector portion of the belt will detach from the cover. once detached, the connector rivet can separate from the connector frame causing the frame to become unusable. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition cannot occur during use, however, the belt will be unsuable and may result in an occupant seating position without a seat belt. in the event of a vehicle crash, an unbelted individual could be seriously injured or killed. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Amsafe will notify its customers and provide a plastic outer cover that snaps over the existing cover on units in the field and will replace broken seat belts free of charge. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact amsafe at 574-266-8330 or champion at 810-724-6474. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE02019 | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | 02/11/2002 | 04/19/2002 | ELECTRICAL VAULT ACCESS PANEL | ||
| Allege the electrical vault access panel, located above and behind the driver's head, man inadvertantly open striking the driver | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||
| 05/04/2005 | 80816 | 1 | 05/04/1999 |
| Front suspension track bar crack at mounting bracket of 1999 champion contender transit bus. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO | EXTON | 19341 | WOLFINGTON BODY | 800 662-2435 |