Champion Crusader recalls and problems
22 recalls and 0 owner complaints for 20 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
22
Complaints
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Champion Crusader by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Crusader | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Crusader | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Crusader | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Crusader | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Crusader | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Crusader | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Crusader | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Crusader | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Crusader | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Crusader | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Crusader | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Crusader | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Crusader | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Crusader | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Crusader | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Crusader | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Crusader | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Crusader | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Crusader | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Crusader | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All Champion Crusader recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V-554 | Jul 25, 2019 | 2019 | Structure | Champion Bus, Inc. |
| 18V-573 | Aug 30, 2018 | 2012–2018 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 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… |
| 16V-010 | Jan 13, 2016 | 2009–2015 | Seats | Champion Bus, Inc. |
| 15V-757 | Nov 16, 2015 | 2006–2015 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Champion Bus, Inc. |
| 15V-391 | Jun 19, 2015 | 2013–2015 | Seat Belts | Champion Bus, Inc. |
| 14V-821 | Dec 29, 2014 | 2012–2014 | Equipment | Champion Bus, Inc. |
| 14V-748 | Nov 24, 2014 | 2014–2015 | Seats | Champion Bus, Inc. |
| 14V-742 | Nov 19, 2014 | 2006–2014 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Champion Bus, Inc. |
| 13V-422 | Sep 12, 2013 | 2009–2010 | Equipment | Champion Bus is recalling certain model year 2010 American Crusader, American Coach, CTS-FE, CTS-RE, and IC Low Floor buses; and 2009-2010 Challenger and Crusader buses; and 2009-2011 Defender and EZ Trans buses; and… |
| 12V-593 | Dec 18, 2012 | 2009–2011 | Equipment | Champion Bus is recalling certain model year 2006, and certain model year 2008-2013 buses, models: American Crusader, Challenger, Crusader, and Defender; manufactured September 30, 2006, through November 16, 2012. |
| 12V-275 | May 17, 2012 | 2008–2010 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Champion bus is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 transit buses equipped with braun century-2 and/or vista-2 wheelchair lifts. |
| 11V-141 | Mar 1, 2011 | 2008–2011 | Equipment | Champion bus is recalling certain vehicles equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. |
| 10V-131 | Apr 2, 2010 | 2008–2010 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Champion bus has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2008-2010 buses manufactured between september 2007 and february 2010, equipped with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts, due… |
| 10V-129 | Apr 2, 2010 | 2008–2009 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Champion bus has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2007-2010 buses fitted with ricon public use lifts. |
| 09V-426 | Oct 29, 2009 | 2009 | Equipment | Champion bus is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 transit buses equipped with carrier k410 rooftop condensers. |
| 08V-490 | Sep 25, 2008 | 2005–2007 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 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. |
| 08V-225 | May 19, 2008 | 2008 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 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. |
| 08V-182 | Apr 24, 2008 | 2005–2008 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Champion bus is recalling 503 my 2005-2008 defender, challenger, cts-re, cts-fe and crusader buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. |
| 07V-061 | Feb 21, 2007 | 2006 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Certain buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 05V-174 | Apr 29, 2005 | 2004–2005 | Equipment | On certain diesel buses built on ford e-series chassis and equipped with carrier vacuum pump brackets, the brackets could break. |
| 04V-521 | Nov 2, 2004 | 2000–2004 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | On certain buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment. |
| 02V-160 | Oct 29, 2002 | 2000–2001 | Seat Belts | On certain buses equipped with cp traveling retractor lap (Type 1) seat belts, the plastic cover housing the reserve end of the seat belt web can break. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Champion Crusader?
NHTSA has few complaints for the Champion Crusader; see the recalls for each year.
How many recalls does the Champion Crusader have?
NHTSA lists 22 safety recalls covering Champion Crusader model years 2000–2019.