2006 CHAMPION DEFENDER 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2006 CHAMPION DEFENDER |
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| 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 |
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| 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 DEFENDER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 CHAMPION DEFENDER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 CHAMPION DEFENDER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 CHAMPION DEFENDER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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