Defect Description For Recall
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013-2015 American Crusader, American Coach, Challenger, Crusader, Cts-Fe, Cts-Re, Defender, EZ Trans, Hcac, Hc, Dfuc, Lf Transport, Premier, And Spirit Transit Buses Manufactured March 1, 2013, To June 12, 2015. In The Affected Vehicles, The Passenger Seat Belts May Rub Against The Metal Seat Frame And Fray. As A Result, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies.”
Make Of Vehicle
Champion
Model Of Vehicle
DFUC
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
15V391000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
Effect Of Defect
A Frayed Seat Belt Fray May Fail To Properly Restrain The Seat Occupant In The Event Of A Crash, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Champion Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install A Plastic Sleeve Over The Metal Seat Frame, And Replace Any Seat Belts That Show Evidence Of Fraying, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 16, 2015. Owners May Contact Champion Customer Service At 1-810-724-1753 Extension 562.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20130301
End Of Manufacture
20150612
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1818
Date Owners Notified
20150916
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20150619
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
209