2005 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall - Campaign #06V127000

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2005 CHAMPION CHALLENGER RECALL - #06V127000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

ON 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.

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Vehicle 2005 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Manufacturer CHAMPION BUS, INC. Manufactured between 6/1/2005 - 8/31/2005 Recalled on 4/24/2006 Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION Owners Notified on 3/6/2007 # Affected 7 Recalled for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY   Description ON 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. Consequences IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE LIFT DOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERLOCKS TO REMAIN ENGAGED PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE OR THE ABILITY TO LOAD OR UNLOAD PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES FROM THE VEHICLE. Corrective action CHAMPION IS WORKING WITH RICON TO REMEDY THESE BUSES. THE TWO LIFT ARMS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR CHAMPION AT 1-810-724-6474. Notes CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. See also 2005 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT 2005 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2005 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2005 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2005 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2005 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING 2005 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT