2013 CHAMPION CHALLENGER RECALL - #14V257000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2013 Challenger transit buses manufactured January 7, 2013, through October 25, 2013, and equipped with certain Ricon S series and K series wheelchair lifts and an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2013 CHAMPION CHALLENGER |
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| Manufacturer |
Champion Bus, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/7/2014 - 10/25/2013 |
| Recalled on |
5/16/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Champion Bus, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/27/2014 |
| # Affected |
29 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
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| Description |
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2013 Challenger transit buses manufactured January 7, 2013, through October 25, 2013, and equipped with certain Ricon S series and K series wheelchair lifts and an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift. |
| Consequences |
If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire. |
| Corrective action |
Champion will notify owners and Ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. The recall began on August 27, 2014. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-800-776-4943, or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000. Champion's number for this recall is 14E-010. |
| 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 |
2013 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT
2013 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2013 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT
2013 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, WEBBING
2013 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2013 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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