2019 CHAMPION DEFENDER RECALL - #19V554000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : EMERGENCY : ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2019 Challenger, Crusader, Defender and LF Transport and Goshen G-Force, Impulse and Pacer II shuttle buses equipped with Prolo roof emergency escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
•
Send to a friend
•
Hide Form
| Vehicle |
2019 CHAMPION DEFENDER |
|
| Manufacturer |
Champion Bus, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/2018 - 7/1/2019 |
| Recalled on |
7/26/2019 |
| Influenced by |
Champion Bus, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/16/2019 |
| # Affected |
362 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT |
|
|
| Description |
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2019 Challenger, Crusader, Defender and LF Transport and Goshen G-Force, Impulse and Pacer II shuttle buses equipped with Prolo roof emergency escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. |
| Consequences |
If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the handle, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2019. Owners may contact Champion customer service 1-810-724-1753, extension 415. |
| 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 |
|
|
|
|