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Champion Defender recalls and problems

26 recalls and 0 owner complaints for 20 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
26
Complaints
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0

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20192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003200220012000

Champion Defender by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2019 Defender100000
2018 Defender200000
2017 Defender200000
2016 Defender100000
2015 Defender400000
2014 Defender600000
2013 Defender500000
2012 Defender400000
2011 Defender300000
2010 Defender700000
2009 Defender900000
2008 Defender1100000
2007 Defender1000000
2006 Defender500000
2005 Defender400000
2004 Defender200000
2003 Defender200000
2002 Defender200000
2001 Defender300000
2000 Defender300000

All Champion Defender recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
19V-554Jul 25, 20192019StructureChampion Bus, Inc.
18V-798Nov 12, 20182017–2018SeatsChampion Bus, Inc.
18V-573Aug 30, 20182012–2018Equipment Adaptive/MobilityChampion 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…
15V-757Nov 16, 20152006–2015Equipment Adaptive/MobilityChampion Bus, Inc.
15V-391Jun 19, 20152013–2015Seat BeltsChampion Bus, Inc.
14V-821Dec 29, 20142012–2014EquipmentChampion Bus, Inc.
14V-748Nov 24, 20142014–2015SeatsChampion Bus, Inc.
14V-742Nov 19, 20142006–2014Equipment Adaptive/MobilityChampion Bus, Inc.
13V-422Sep 12, 20132009–2011EquipmentChampion 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-275May 17, 20122008–2010Equipment Adaptive/MobilityChampion bus is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 transit buses equipped with braun century-2 and/or vista-2 wheelchair lifts.
11V-141Mar 1, 20112008–2010EquipmentChampion bus is recalling certain vehicles equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units.
10V-131Apr 2, 20102008–2010Equipment Adaptive/MobilityChampion 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-129Apr 2, 20102007–2010Equipment Adaptive/MobilityChampion bus has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2007-2010 buses fitted with ricon public use lifts.
10V-127Mar 31, 20102007–2008EquipmentChampion bus has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2006-2010 buses equipped with trans/air air conditioning systems installed between may 2006 and june 2009.
09V-426Oct 29, 20092009EquipmentChampion bus is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 transit buses equipped with carrier k410 rooftop condensers.
09V-369Sep 24, 20092003, 2007–2009Interior LightingChampion bus is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2010 transit buses manufactured between january 2003 and august 2009 equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs.
09V-313Jul 30, 20092004–2005, 2007Service Brakes, HydraulicChampion bus is recalling 36 model year 2004, 2005, and 2007 defender and model year 2005-2006 m1000 buses built between april 12, 2004 and september 18, 2006.
08V-490Sep 25, 20082005–2007Equipment Adaptive/MobilityChampion 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-326Jul 17, 20082007–2008EquipmentChampion is recalling 68 my 2007-2009 transit buses.
08V-225May 19, 20082007–2008Equipment Adaptive/MobilityChampion 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-182Apr 24, 20082005–2008Equipment Adaptive/MobilityChampion bus is recalling 503 my 2005-2008 defender, challenger, cts-re, cts-fe and crusader buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts.
07V-061Feb 21, 20072006Equipment Adaptive/MobilityCertain buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
06V-127Apr 24, 20062005Equipment Adaptive/MobilityOn certain transit buses equipped with ricon s and k series platform style wheelchair lifts, the vertical support arms for the lifts were improperly welded allowing the lift to stow improperly.
04V-521Nov 2, 20042000–2004Equipment Adaptive/MobilityOn certain buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
04V-519Oct 28, 20042000–2002StructureOn certain transit buses, a light gauge steel was used for the floor frame crossmember located in the floor sub-frame.
02V-160Oct 29, 20022000–2001Seat BeltsOn 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 Defender?

NHTSA has few complaints for the Champion Defender; see the recalls for each year.

How many recalls does the Champion Defender have?

NHTSA lists 26 safety recalls covering Champion Defender model years 2000–2019.