Champion Defender 2003
Model Defender made in 2003 by Champion got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, interior lighting.
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 | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||