2006 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall - Campaign #08V182000

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2006 CHAMPION CHALLENGER RECALL - #08V182000

RECALL FOR 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. 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.

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Vehicle 2006 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Manufacturer CHAMPION BUS, INC. Manufactured between 4/1/2005 - 8/31/2007 Recalled on 4/24/2008 Influenced by CHAMPION BUS, INC. Owners Notified on 1/1/1900 # Affected 503 Recalled for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY   Description 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. Consequences THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY. Corrective action 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. Notes CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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 2006 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2006 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2006 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2006 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING 2006 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT 2006 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT 2006 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2006 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY