Defect Description For Recall
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) Is Recalling Certain 2019 Challenger, Crusader, Defender And Lf Transport And Goshen G-Force, Impulse And Pacer Ii Shuttle Buses Equipped With Prolo Roof Emergency Escape Hatches. Due To A Manufacturing Issue, The Roof Hatch External Handle May Unexpectedly Break Under Reasonable Use.
Make Of Vehicle
Champion
Model Of Vehicle
DEFENDER
Year
2019
Recall Campaign Number
19V554000
Component Description
Equipment:Emergency:Escape/Egress/Exit
Effect Of Defect
If The Roof Hatch External Handle Breaks, In The Event Of An Emergency, The Hatch Cannot Be Easily Opened From Outside The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Champion Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Handle, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began September 16, 2019. Owners May Contact Champion Customer Service 1-810-724-1753, Extension 415.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20180801
End Of Manufacture
20190701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
362
Date Owners Notified
20190916
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20190725
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217