Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Buses Equipped With Cp Traveling Retractor Lap (Type 1) Seat Belts, The Plastic Cover Housing The Reserve End Of The Seat Belt Web Can Break. If The Two Halves Of The Cover Completely Separate, The Connector Portion Of The Belt Will Detach From The Cover. Once Detached, The Connector Rivet Can Separate From The Connector Frame Causing The Frame To Become Unusable.
Make Of Vehicle
Champion
Model Of Vehicle
CHALLENGER
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
02V160006
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Cannot Occur During Use, However, The Belt Will Be Unsuable And May Result In An Occupant Seating Position Without A Seat Belt. In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash, An Unbelted Individual Could Be Seriously Injured Or Killed.
Fix Defect
Amsafe Will Notify Its Customers And Provide A Plastic Outer Cover That Snaps Over The Existing Cover On Units In The Field And Will Replace Broken Seat Belts Free Of Charge. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Amsafe At 574-266-8330 Or Champion At 810-724-6474.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19990701
End Of Manufacture
20010228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
599
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20021029