Defect Description For Recall
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014 Defender Shuttle Buses Built On Freightliner M2 Chassis Equipped With Immi-Brand L9 Seat Belt Buckles. When The Button Is Pressed To Release The Seat Belt, The Latch Plate Can Become Partially Engaged With The Buckle, Making The Seat Belt Difficult To Unlatch. Thus, These Vehicles Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) No. 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies.”
Make Of Vehicle
Champion BUS
Model Of Vehicle
DEFENDER
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
14V302000
Component Description
Seat Belts
Effect Of Defect
If The Latch Plate Remains Partially Engaged After The Button Is Pressed, Egress From The Vehicle Could Be Hindered Which Would Increase The Risk Of Injury In The Event Of An Emergency.
Fix Defect
Daimler Trucks North America (Dtna), Manufacturer Of The Freightliner Chassis, Has Notified Owners, And Dtna Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Seat Belt Buckle, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On May 27, 2014. Owners May Contact Champion Bus At 1-810-724-6474 Or Dtna At 1-800-385-4357.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
25
Date Owners Notified
20140121
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20140528