Defect Description For Recall
Champion Bus Is Recalling 503 My 2005-2007 Challenger, Crusader, Defender, My 2005-2006 Corporal, My 2006 Cts-Re, And My 2007 Cts-Fe And Ic Defender Transit Buses Equipped With A Ricon Platform Style Wheelchair Lift. This Lift Fails To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 403, “Platform Lift Systems For Motor Vehicles.” The Anti-Stow Interlock May Not Detect The Presence Of A Wheelchair Or Mobility Aid User. The Pressure Sensing Switch That Detects The Presence Of Weight On The Platform Was Not Adjusted To The Necessary Sensitivity Level. The Lift Could Stow Even Though Someone Or Something Is Still On The Lift.
Make Of Vehicle
Champion
Model Of Vehicle
CTS-FE
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
08V490000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
Champion Bus Is Working With Ricon To Correct The Wheelchair Lift Free Of Charge (Please See 07E097). Owners May Contact Ricon At 1-818-267-3000 Or Champion Bus At 1-800-331-5761.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050401
End Of Manufacture
20070831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
503
Date Owners Notified
20080814
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080925
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403