2009 CHAMPION AMERICAN CRUSADER RECALL - #12V593000
RECALL FOR 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. The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2009 CHAMPION AMERICAN CRUSADER |
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| Manufacturer |
Champion Bus, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
9/30/2006 - 11/16/2012 |
| Recalled on |
12/18/2012 |
| Influenced by |
Champion Bus, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/23/2013 |
| # Affected |
73 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
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. The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover. |
| Consequences |
The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire. |
| Corrective action |
Champion Bus is working with Ricon to notify owners. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. Owners may contact Champion Bus at 1-819-724-6474 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2009 CHAMPION AMERICAN CRUSADER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 CHAMPION AMERICAN CRUSADER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 CHAMPION AMERICAN CRUSADER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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