Defect Description For Recall
Champion Bus Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006, And Certain Model Year 2008-2013 Buses, Models: American Crusader, Challenger, Crusader, And Defender; Manufactured September 30, 2006, Through November 16, 2012. The Buses Are Equipped With A Ricon Manufactured Wheelchair Lift Which Has An Optional Armored Pendant Cable. The Cable May Have Been Installed Such That It Doesn’T Clear The Wheelchair Lift And Without A ProteCTIve Cover, Or A Misinstalled ProteCTIve Cover.
Make Of Vehicle
Champion BUS
Model Of Vehicle
DEFENDER
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
12V593000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
The Cable May Contact The Power Lug At The Base Of The Wheel Chair Lift Causing A Short Circuit That Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Champion Bus Is Working With Ricon To Notify Owners. Ricon Will Provide A Supplemental Cover Kit With InstruCTIons, Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Champion Bus At 1-819-724-6474 Or Ricon At 1-818-267-3000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060930
End Of Manufacture
20121116
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
73
Date Owners Notified
20130123
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20121218