Recall 18V-573: 2012–2018 Champion American Coach, 2012–2018 Champion American Crusader and 5 more
Champion Bus, Inc. recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Aug 30, 2018, covering about 219 vehicles.
The problem
Champion Bus (Champion) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Champion American Coach, American Crusader, American S2, Challenger, Crusader, Defender, and Impulse vehicles, equipped with certain S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts, models K200, K201, K550, K551, S200, S2201, S550 and S551. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.
The risk
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the injection molded cam with an aluminum machined cam, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Champion customer service 1-810-724-1753 extension 415 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by emailing Ricon at Admin18E044@wabtec.com.
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 | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 18V573000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Champion American Coach | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 | All years |
| Champion American Crusader | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 | All years |
| Champion American S2 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 | All years |
| Champion Challenger | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 | All years |
| Champion Crusader | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 | All years |
| Champion Defender | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 | All years |
| Champion Impulse | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 | 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 18V-573?
Champion Bus (Champion) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Champion American Coach, American Crusader, American S2, Challenger, Crusader, Defender, and Impulse vehicles, equipped with certain S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts, models K200, K201, K550, K551, S200, S2201, S550 and S551. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.
How is recall 18V-573 fixed?
Dealers will replace the injection molded cam with an aluminum machined cam, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Champion customer service 1-810-724-1753 extension 415 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by emailing Ricon at Admin18E044@wabtec.com.
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.