Champion General 2002
Model General made in 2002 by Champion got 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. The car had one investigation (structure). There was one recall concerning structure .
Model 2002
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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STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | ||||||||||||||||
04V519000 | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | from 08/01/1999 to 07/31/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 1552 | 11/16/2004 | MFR | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | 10/28/2004 | 11/01/2004 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain transit buses, a light gauge steel was used for the floor frame crossmember located in the floor sub-frame. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Driving the bus on some road conditions could cause the sub-floor crossmember frame to crack. this condition can increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Owners will inspect for cracks and if cracks are present owners are to contact champion for repair instructions. the recall began november 16, 2004. owners should contact champion at 1-800-788-1976. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||
PE03046 | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | 10/14/2003 | 12/01/2003 | LATERAL CROSSMEMBERS CRACKING | 03V458000 | |
This investigation was based on information provided by a bus fleet which was experiencing floor sagging due to the lateral crossmembers cracking on six of their buses.the cracking occured as a result of undersized gauge steel being used on the the floor frame crossmembers.cracks of this nature could compromise the structual integrity of the bus body in the event of a vehicle crash. champion has agreed to initiate a safety recall campaign and reinforce the crossmembers and risers of the sub-floor.a copy of the recall is attached. accordingly, this investigation is closed. |