2015 CHAMPION DEFENDER RECALL - #14V748000
RECALL FOR SEATS
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 LF Transport, HCAC, Defender, Crusader, and Challenger transit buses manufactured September 2, 2014, to October 14, 2014. The spring nuts used to secure the passenger seats failed durability testing.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2015 CHAMPION DEFENDER |
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| Manufacturer |
Champion Bus, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
9/2/2014 - 10/14/2014 |
| Recalled on |
11/24/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Champion Bus, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/15/2014 |
| # Affected |
168 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 LF Transport, HCAC, Defender, Crusader, and Challenger transit buses manufactured September 2, 2014, to October 14, 2014. The spring nuts used to secure the passenger seats failed durability testing. |
| Consequences |
Spring nuts that fail to secure the seat and allow seat movement could increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash. |
| Corrective action |
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective seat nuts, free of charge. The recall began in December 2014. Owners may contact Champion at 1-810-724-6474. |
| 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 |
2015 CHAMPION DEFENDER Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, WEBBING
2015 CHAMPION DEFENDER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2015 CHAMPION DEFENDER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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