Recall 08V-490: 2005–2007 Champion Challenger, 2005–2006 Champion Corporal and 5 more
CHAMPION BUS, INC. recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Sep 25, 2008, covering about 503 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
The fix
Champion bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (Please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or champion bus at 1-800-331-5761.
Notes
Customers may also 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 | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V490000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Champion Challenger | 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Champion Corporal | 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Champion Crusader | 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Champion CTS-Fe | 2007 | All years |
| Champion CTS-RE | 2006 | All years |
| Champion Defender | 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Champion IC Defender | 2007 | 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 08V-490?
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.
How is recall 08V-490 fixed?
Champion bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (Please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 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.