Defect Description For Recall
Champion Bus (Champion) Is Recalling Certain 2012-2018 Champion American Coach, American Crusader, American S2, Challenger, Crusader, Defender, And Impulse Vehicles, Equipped With Certain S-Series And K-Series TitaniUM Wheelchair Lifts, Models K200, K201, K550, K551, S200, S2201, S550 And S551. The Wheelchair Lift Positioning Input Cam May Fail While The Lift Is In Use, Allowing The Platform To Travel Higher Than The Vehicle’S Floor Height.
Make Of Vehicle
Champion
Model Of Vehicle
IMPULSE
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
18V573000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
If The Wheelchair Lift Platform Stops Above The Vehicle Floor, The Wheelchair User Can Tip Inwards Toward The Vehicle When Exiting The Lift, Increasing Their Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
The Remedy For This Recall Is Still Under Development. The Recall Began November 1, 2018. Owners May Contact Champion Customer Service 1-810-724-1753 Extension 415 Or Ricon Customer Service At 1-800-322-2884 Or By Emailing The Ricon At Admin18E044@Wabtec.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20120101
End Of Manufacture
20180824
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
219
Date Owners Notified
20181101
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180830