defender

Champion Defender (2002) – 04V521000

Vehicle recall defect – On Certain Buses Equipped With Sure-Lok Wheelchair Securement Systems, The Sprocket Teeth Of The Retractor Assembly Is Out Of Alignment.


Champion Defender (2007) – 08V182000

Vehicle recall defect – Champion Bus Is Recalling 503 My 2005-2008 Defender, Challenger, Cts-Re, Cts-Fe And Crusader Buses Equipped With Ricon Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts. These Buses Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 404, “Platform Lift Installations In Motor Vehicles.” The Threshold Warning System May Not Detect The Presence Of A Wheelchair Or Mobility Aid User In A Certain Spot Within The Defined Threshold Area.


Champion Defender (2006) – 15V757000

Vehicle recall defect – Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2015 Challenger, Defender, Crusader, American, American Coach, American Crusader, Corporal, Cts-Fe, Cts-Re, Hc American, PlatinUM Shuttle, And Stacked Rail Transit Buses Manufactured January 1, 2006, To August 25, 2015, Equipped With Certain Model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, And S5510 Wheelchair Lifts. The Affected Lifts Are Equipped With Folding Link Arms That May Have Pivot Holes That Are Too Big, Allowing The Bearings To Move Out Of Position.


Champion Defender (2006) – 14V742000

Vehicle recall defect – Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion Bus) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2014 American Coach, American Crusader, Challenger, Corporal, Crusader, Cts-Fe, Cts-Re, Defender, Hcac, Hc American, PlatinUM Shuttle, And Stacked Rail Transit Buses Manufactured January 1, 2006, To July 31, 2014, Equipped With Certain Model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, And S5510 Wheelchair Lifts Manufactured By Ricon Corporation. The Platform Side Plate Of The Affected Wheelchair Lifts May Crack.


Champion Defender (2006) – 08V490000

Vehicle recall defect – Champion Bus Is Recalling 503 My 2005-2007 Challenger, Crusader, Defender, My 2005-2006 Corporal, My 2006 Cts-Re, And My 2007 Cts-Fe And Ic Defender Transit Buses Equipped With A Ricon Platform Style Wheelchair Lift. This Lift Fails To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 403, “Platform Lift Systems For Motor Vehicles.” The Anti-Stow Interlock May Not Detect The Presence Of A Wheelchair Or Mobility Aid User. The Pressure Sensing Switch That Detects The Presence Of Weight On The Platform Was Not Adjusted To The Necessary Sensitivity Level. The Lift Could Stow Even Though Someone Or Something Is Still On The Lift.


Champion Defender (2006) – 08V182000

Vehicle recall defect – Champion Bus Is Recalling 503 My 2005-2008 Defender, Challenger, Cts-Re, Cts-Fe And Crusader Buses Equipped With Ricon Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts. These Buses Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 404, “Platform Lift Installations In Motor Vehicles.” The Threshold Warning System May Not Detect The Presence Of A Wheelchair Or Mobility Aid User In A Certain Spot Within The Defined Threshold Area.


Champion Defender (2008) – 08V225000

Vehicle recall defect – Champion Bus Is Recalling 31 My 2007-2008 Defender, Challenger And My 2008 Crusader Buses Built On General Motors 560 Chassis And Equipped With Intermotive Gateway 401 Module Interlock Harness. These Buses Have Been Found To Exhibit Extreme Voltage Spikes During Engine Cranking. These Extreme Spikes Can Damage The Diode In The Harness Near The Shift Lock Solenoid Connector. If The Diode Fails In The Shorted Condition, The Gateway 401 Module Can Be Damaged.


Champion Defender (2006) – 07V061000

Vehicle recall defect – Certain Buses Equipped With Ricon Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 403, ‘Platform Lift Systems For Motor Vehicles.’ The Inner Barrier Interlock Switch System In The Lift Baseplate May Not Detect The Presence Of A Passenger (Either Wheelchair Or Standee) On The Barrier And Can Allow The Platform To Move Down More Than One Inch Below Floor Level When Occupied.


Champion Defender (2008) – 08V182000

Vehicle recall defect – Champion Bus Is Recalling 503 My 2005-2008 Defender, Challenger, Cts-Re, Cts-Fe And Crusader Buses Equipped With Ricon Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts. These Buses Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 404, “Platform Lift Installations In Motor Vehicles.” The Threshold Warning System May Not Detect The Presence Of A Wheelchair Or Mobility Aid User In A Certain Spot Within The Defined Threshold Area.