Champion Defender 2007
Model Defender made in 2007 by Champion got 8 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, equipment and interior lighting.
Model 2007
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 | ||||||||||||||||
08V182000 | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | from 04/01/2005 to 08/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 503 | MFR | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | 04/24/2008 | 04/24/2008 | 571 | 404 | ||||||
Defect Summary | Champion bus is recalling 503 my 2005-2008 defender, challenger, cts-re, cts-fe and crusader buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations in motor vehicles. the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Champion bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or champion bus at 1-937-596-6849. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
08V225000 | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | from 05/01/2007 to 03/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 31 | MFR | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | 05/19/2008 | 05/19/2008 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Champion bus is recalling 31 my 2007-2008 defender, challenger and my 2008 crusader buses built on general motors 560 chassis and equipped with intermotive gateway 401 module interlock harness. these buses have been found to exhibit extreme voltage spikes during engine cranking. these extreme spikes can damage the diode in the harness near the shift lock solenoid connector. if the diode fails in the shorted condition, the gateway 401 module can be damaged. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this occurs, the shift lock solenoid may not engage. if this lock does not engage, the vehicle will have the ability to move while the wheelchair lift is deployed which may result in personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Intermotive is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 08e004). intermotive will replace the defective harness free of charge. owners may contact intermotive at 1-800-969-6080 or champion bus at 1-810-724-6474. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers 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 . | |||||||||||||||
08V490000 | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | from 04/01/2005 to 08/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 503 | 08/14/2008 | ODI | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | 09/25/2008 | 09/25/2008 | 571 | 403 | |||||
Defect Summary | Champion bus is recalling 503 my 2005-2007 challenger, crusader, defender, my 2005-2006 corporal, my 2006 cts-re, and my 2007 cts-fe and ic defender transit buses equipped with a ricon platform style wheelchair lift. this lift fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles. the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Champion bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or champion bus at 1-800-331-5761. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers 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 | ||||||||||||||||
10V127000 | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | from 09/01/2006 to 08/31/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 191 | 05/19/2010 | MFR | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | 03/31/2010 | 03/31/2010 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Champion bus has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2006-2010 buses equipped with trans/air air conditioning systems installed between may 2006 and june 2009. each trans/air system comes with an electrical kit which contains a relay board and ec pc board which if improperly installed could overheat. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | An electrical failure in the relay board, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Trans air will notify the owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. please also see trans/air defect report 09e-042. the safety recall began on may 19, 2010. owners may contact trans/air warranty and service department at 1-800-673- 2446. | |||||||||||||||
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 . | |||||||||||||||
08V326000 | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | from 07/12/2007 to 07/01/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 68 | 07/01/2008 | MFR | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | 07/17/2008 | 07/17/2008 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Champion is recalling 68 my 2007-2009 transit buses. the fasteners that are used to hold electrical connectors in place on the roof mounted air conditioner control panel may not be tightened down to the proper torque and/or there may be a possible frayed wire at the connection point. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If these connections are loose, it could result in overheating and cause a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the fasteners on the electrical control board and tighten them to the proper torque value if they are found to be loose. the recall began on july 1, 2008. owners may contact champion bus at 1-810-724-1735. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
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 . | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
09V313000 | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | from 05/01/2004 to 08/31/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 36 | 06/10/2009 | MFR | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | 07/30/2009 | 07/30/2009 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Champion bus is recalling 36 model year 2004, 2005, and 2007 defender and model year 2005-2006 m1000 buses built between april 12, 2004 and september 18, 2006. certain hydraulic brake lines may contact the transmission dipstick tube as the engine rocks. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Continued contact between the brake line and the dipstick tube could cause a brake fluid leak and reduce brake performance, potentially resulting in a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. please see 09v-114. daimler trucks will correct the chassis if found to be defective. this service will be performed for you free of charge. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
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 . |