Defect Description For Recall
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2015 Challenger, Defender, Crusader, American, American Coach, American Crusader, Corporal, Cts-Fe, Cts-Re, Hc American, PlatinUM Shuttle, And Stacked Rail Transit Buses Manufactured January 1, 2006, To August 25, 2015, Equipped With Certain Model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, And S5510 Wheelchair Lifts. The Affected Lifts Are Equipped With Folding Link Arms That May Have Pivot Holes That Are Too Big, Allowing The Bearings To Move Out Of Position.
Make Of Vehicle
Champion
Model Of Vehicle
AMERICAN COACH
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
15V757000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
If The Bearings Move Out Of Position, The Stowed Platform May Have Excessive Movement Resulting In Failure Of The Platform Mounting. This Failure Could Cause The Wheel Chair Lift Platform To Fall Out Of The Vehicle When The Doors Are Opened, Increasing The Risk Of Injury For The Lift Operator.
Fix Defect
Champion Will Notify Owners, And Ricon Will Inspect The Link Arms For Damage Or For Displaced Bearings. The Platform Will Be Inspected For Cracks. Any Damaged Parts Will Be Replaced, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 21, 2015. Owners May Contact Champion Customer Service At 1-810-724-1753 Extension 415, Or Ricon Customer Service At 1-800-322-2884. Champion’S Number For This Recall Is 15E-068. Note: These Buses And Wheelchair Lifts Were Subject To A Similar Recall In 2014. All Vehicles That Received That Recall Remedy Are Still Affected By This Recall As Well.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060101
End Of Manufacture
20150825
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1338
Date Owners Notified
20151221
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20151116
Make Campaign Number
1.5E-67