2018 CHAMPION DEFENDER RECALL - #18V798000
RECALL FOR SEATS
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Champion Challenger, Defender, LF Transport, Goshen G-Force, and Impulse transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2018 CHAMPION DEFENDER |
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| Manufacturer |
Champion Bus, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
4/29/2017 - 10/31/2018 |
| Recalled on |
11/15/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Champion Bus, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/19/2018 |
| # Affected |
76 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Champion Challenger, Defender, LF Transport, Goshen G-Force, and Impulse transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." |
| Consequences |
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753, extension 415 or Freedman customer service at 1-800-527-7477. |
| 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 |
2018 CHAMPION DEFENDER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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