Recall 14V-742: 2006–2014 Champion American Coach, 2006–2014 Champion American Crusader and 10 more
Champion Bus, Inc. recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Nov 19, 2014, covering about 1,229 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
The fix
Champion Bus will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Champion Bus customer service at 1-810-724-6474. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Champion Bus, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 14V742000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Champion American Coach | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Champion American Crusader | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Champion Challenger | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Champion Corporal | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Champion Crusader | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Champion CTS-Fe | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Champion CTS-RE | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Champion Defender | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Champion HC American | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Champion Hcac | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Champion Platinum Shuttle | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Champion Stacked Rail | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | 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 14V-742?
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.
How is recall 14V-742 fixed?
Champion Bus will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Champion Bus customer service at 1-810-724-6474. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
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.