Champion Crusader 2009
Model Crusader made in 2009 by Champion got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, equipment adaptive.
Model 2009
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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12V593000 | Thor Motor Coach | from 09/30/2006 to 11/16/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 73 | MFR | Champion Bus, Inc. | 12/18/2012 | 12/18/2012 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Champion bus is recalling certain model year 2006, and certain model year 2008-2013 buses, models: american crusader, challenger, crusader, and defender; manufactured september 30, 2006, through november 16, 2012. the buses are equipped with a ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. the cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Champion bus is working with ricon to notify owners. ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. owners may contact champion bus at 1-819-724-6474 or ricon at 1-818-267-3000. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
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12V275000 | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | from 02/14/2007 to 10/29/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 892 | 08/17/2012 | MFR | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | 05/17/2012 | 06/18/2012 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Champion bus is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 transit buses equipped with braun century-2 and/or vista-2 wheelchair lifts. over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. if this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Champion bus will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on august 17, 2012. owners may contact champion bus at 1-810-724-6474. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
10V129000 | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | from 11/01/2007 to 02/28/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 300 | 05/04/2010 | MFR | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | 04/02/2010 | 04/02/2010 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Champion bus has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2007-2010 buses fitted with ricon public use lifts. the restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. in this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. if the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Champion bus is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. the safety recall began on may 5, 2010. owners may contact ricon customer service at 800-322-2884, emailing at www.dmata@wabtec.com. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
10V131000 | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | from 09/30/2007 to 02/28/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 223 | 05/10/2010 | MFR | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | 04/02/2010 | 04/02/2010 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Champion bus has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2008-2010 buses manufactured between september 2007 and february 2010, equipped with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts, due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's up function. if the up switch is released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel for approximately 1 second before stopping. the continued upward travel may overrun the floor level cut off point. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Champion bus will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers please see ricon's defect report 09e-061. ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation. the safety recall is expected to begin during may 2010. owners may contact ricon customer service at 800- 322-2884, emailing at www.dmata@wabtec.com. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | ||||||||||||||||
11V141000 | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | from 06/01/2007 to 02/28/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 974 | MFR | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | 03/01/2011 | 03/03/2011 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Champion bus is recalling certain vehicles equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and may be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Champion bus will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owner may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or champion bus at 1-810-724-6474. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
09V426000 | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | from 05/01/2009 to 09/30/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 6 | 11/30/2009 | MFR | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | 10/29/2009 | 11/02/2009 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Champion bus is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 transit buses equipped with carrier k410 rooftop condensers. inadequate overcurrent protection of one or more of the fans in the k410 condenser may cause overheating of the fan's wires. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Overheating of the condenser unit wires could result in a fire causing property damage, personal injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Champion bus will notify owners to contact an authorized carrier dealer to obtain the remedy free of charge. please also see carrier's defect report 09e-055. the safety recall began on november 30, 2009. owners may contact carrier at 1-800-673-2431 or champion bus at 1-810-724-6474. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . |