Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Transit Buses Equipped With Ricon S And K Series Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts, The Vertical Support Arms For The Lifts Were Improperly Welded Allowing The Lift To Stow Improperly.
Make Of Vehicle
Champion
Model Of Vehicle
CHALLENGER
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
06V127000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
In The Event This Condition Occurs During Passenger Operations It May Not Be Possible To Close The Lift Door Causing The Vehicle Interlocks To Remain Engaged Preventing Movement Of The Vehicle Or The Ability To Load Or Unload Passengers With Disabilities From The Vehicle.
Fix Defect
Champion Is Working With Ricon To Remedy These Buses. The Two Lift Arms Will Be Replaced Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Ricon At 1-818-267-3000 Or Champion At 1-810-724-6474.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050601
End Of Manufacture
20050831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
7
Date Owners Notified
20070306
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20060424