2009 CHAMPION CHALLENGER 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 CHALLENGER |
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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 CHALLENGER Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
2009 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
2009 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
2009 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
2009 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL
2009 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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