Defect Description For Recall
Champion Bus Is Recalling 503 My 2005-2008 Defender, Challenger, Cts-Re, Cts-Fe And Crusader Buses Equipped With Ricon Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts. These Buses Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 404, “Platform Lift Installations In Motor Vehicles.” The Threshold Warning System May Not Detect The Presence Of A Wheelchair Or Mobility Aid User In A Certain Spot Within The Defined Threshold Area.
Make Of Vehicle
Champion
Model Of Vehicle
CTS-RE
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
08V182000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
The User Of The Lift Could Be Injured Should The Lift Move Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
Champion Bus Is Working With Ricon To Correct The Wheelchair Lifts Free Of Charge (Please See 07E095). Owners May Contact Ricon At 1-818-267-3000 Or Champion Bus At 1-937-596-6849.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050401
End Of Manufacture
20070831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
503
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080424
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
404