Recall 07V-061: 2006 Champion Challenger, 2006 Champion Corporal and 3 more
CHAMPION BUS, INC. recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Feb 21, 2007, covering about 83 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations, it may be possible for the wheelchair to tip backwards onto the platform if the user is backing onto the lift from inside the vehicle and has the small front wheels fully or partially on the inner barrier when the platform was lowered. A person standing could lose his or her balance if they were positioned fully or partly on the inner barrier when the platform was lowered. Either condition could cause personal injury.
The fix
Champion bus is working with ricon to repair these wheelchair lifts (Please see 06e101). Owners can contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or champion bus at 1-800-331-5761.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | CHAMPION BUS, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V061000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Champion Challenger | 2006 | All years |
| Champion Corporal | 2006 | All years |
| Champion Crusader | 2006 | All years |
| Champion CTS | 2006 | All years |
| Champion Defender | 2006 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 07V-061?
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.
How is recall 07V-061 fixed?
Champion bus is working with ricon to repair these wheelchair lifts (Please see 06e101). Owners can contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or champion bus at 1-800-331-5761.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.