2005 Champion CTS-Fe recalls and problems
The 2005 Champion CTS-Fe has 1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any Champion dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2005 Champion CTS-Fe vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2005 Champion CTS-Fe recalls
Recall 08V-182: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Champion bus is recalling 503 my 2005-2008 defender, challenger, cts-re, cts-fe and crusader buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Fix: Champion bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or champion bus at 1-937-596-6849.
Other Champion CTS-Fe years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Champion CTS-Fe have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Champion CTS-Fe: 08V-182 (equipment adaptive/mobility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Champion recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Champion dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.