Defect Description For Recall
Champion Bus Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008 Through 2011 Transit Buses Equipped With Braun Century-2 And/Or Vista-2 Wheelchair Lifts. Over Time And With Frequent Use, The Roll Stop Latches On The Outer Barrier May Become Bent Or Misaligned.
Make Of Vehicle
Champion
Model Of Vehicle
AMERICAN COACH
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
12V275000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Wheelchair Occupant May Defeat Or Ride Over The Insufficiently Latched Roll Stop. If This Occurs When The Lift Platform Is In An Elevated Position, The Wheelchairøs Occupant Could Fall And Sustain Injury.
Fix Defect
Champion Bus Will Notify Owners, And The Repairs Will Be Performed By Authorized Braun Dealers Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On August 17, 2012. Owners May Contact Champion Bus At 1-810-724-6474.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20070214
End Of Manufacture
20091029
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
892
Date Owners Notified
20120817
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20120517