Defect Description For Recall
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) Is Recalling Certain 2017-2018 Champion Challenger, Defender, Lf Transport, Goshen G-Force, And Impulse Transit Buses, Equipped With Freedman Go-Es Foldaway Seats, Part Numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, And 75719. When The Back Seat Cushion Is Rotated From The Stowed Position To The Upright Position, The Seat Cushion May Not Remain Locked Into Place When Under Load, Such As In A Crash Or A Sudden Stop. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 207, “Seating Systems,” And Number 210, “Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.”
Make Of Vehicle
Champion
Model Of Vehicle
DEFENDER
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
18V798000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, If The Seat Back Moves, The Seat Occupant Has An Increased Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Champion Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And Repair The Foldaway Seat, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began December 19, 2018. Owners May Contact Champion Customer Service At 1-810-724-1753, Extension 415 Or Freedman Customer Service At 1-800-527-7477.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20170429
End Of Manufacture
20181031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
76
Date Owners Notified
20181219
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20181112
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
207