Defect Description For Recall
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion Bus) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2014 American Coach, American Crusader, Challenger, Corporal, Crusader, Cts-Fe, Cts-Re, Defender, Hcac, Hc American, PlatinUM Shuttle, And Stacked Rail Transit Buses Manufactured January 1, 2006, To July 31, 2014, Equipped With Certain Model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, And S5510 Wheelchair Lifts Manufactured By Ricon Corporation. The Platform Side Plate Of The Affected Wheelchair Lifts May Crack.
Make Of Vehicle
Champion
Model Of Vehicle
AMERICAN COACH
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
14V742000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
If The Platform Side Plates Crack, The Lift Platform Can Separate From The Lift And Come To Rest Against The Vehicle’S Lift Door. When The Doors Are Opened, The Platform May Fall Out, Increasing The Risk Of Injury To The Lift Operator.
Fix Defect
Champion Bus Will Notify Owners To Take Buses To A Ricon Dealer Or Service Center Who Will Install Supplemental Platform Support Bumpers. Any Platform That Has Already Started Cracking Will Be Replaced, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began In November 2014. Owners May Contact Champion Bus Customer Service At 1-810-724-6474. Owners May Contact Ricon Customer Service At 1-800-322-2884.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060101
End Of Manufacture
20140731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1229
Date Owners Notified
20141128
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20141119