Champion ABC M-1235 (2010) – 10V129000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

Champion

Model Of Vehicle

ABC M-1235

Year

2010

Recall Campaign Number

10V129000

Component Description

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Effect Of Defect

The User Of The Lift Could Be Injured Should The Lift Move Without The Restraint Belt Properly Buckled.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Champion Bus, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20071101

End Of Manufacture

20100228

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

300

Date Owners Notified

20100504

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Champion Bus, Inc.

Date Report Received

20100402

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard