Defect Description For Recall
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009-2015 Crusader, Stacked Rail, And Cts Re Vehicles Manufactured April 5, 2010, To October 14, 2015, Equipped With Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The Affected Seats Have J-Brackets That May Be Missing Welds Which Could Allow The Seat Belt Anchorage Assembly To Separate From The J-Bracket.
Make Of Vehicle
Champion
Model Of Vehicle
STACKED RAIL
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
16V010000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
If The Seatbelt Anchorage Assembly Separates From The J-Bracket, The Bus Driver May Not Be Properly Restrained In The Event Of A Crash Increasing Their Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Champion Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Seats To Determine If Welds Are Missing. Any J-Bracket That Is Missing Welds Will Be Removed And Replaced, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On February 25, 2016. Owners May Contact Champion Customer Service At 1-810-724-6474, Or Johnson Controls (Manufacturer Of Recaro Seats) Customer Service At 1-248-484-3203.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20100405
End Of Manufacture
20151014
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8
Date Owners Notified
20160225
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160113