Champion Cts 2004
Model Cts made in 2004 by Champion got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, interior lighting and structure.
Model 2004
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 | |||||||||||||||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V369000 | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | from 01/01/2003 to 08/30/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 69 | 12/11/2009 | MFR | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | 09/24/2009 | 09/29/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Champion bus is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2010 transit buses manufactured between january 2003 and august 2009 equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs. the connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Champion bus will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. the safety recall began on december 11, 2009. owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or champion bus at 1-800-331-5761. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V588000 | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | from 06/01/2004 to 10/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 6 | 12/09/2004 | OVSC | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | 12/13/2004 | 12/17/2004 | 571 | 217 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release. these buses lack the correct number and size of emergency exits. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, an occupant may not be able to exit the bus, increasing the risk of injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace one of the regular windows on the buses with an emergency exit window. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners should contact champion at 800-331-5761. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||