2009 Champion Challenger | 2008 Champion Crusader | 2010 Champion Challenger | 2009 Champion Crusader | 2010 Champion Crusader | 2010 Champion Cts Re | 2008 Champion Defender | 2009 Champion Defender | 2010 Champion Defender — Equipment adaptive/mobility
Published April 2, 2010 · Recall initiated: April 2, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V131000, published April 2, 2010. Recalling firm: Champion Bus, Inc.; 2009 Champion Challenger | 2008 Champion Crusader | 2010 Champion Challenger | 2009 Champion Crusader | 2010 Champion Crusader | 2010 Champion Cts Re | 2008 Champion Defender | 2009 Champion Defender | 2010 Champion Defender — Equipment adaptive/mobility.
What's the hazard
CHAMPION BUS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2007 AND FEBRUARY 2010, EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN RICON S SERIES AND K SERIES L-MODEL WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, DUE TO A PROBLEM IN THE SOFTWARE THAT CONTROLS THE LIFT'S "UP" FUNCTION. IF THE "UP" SWITCH IS RELEASED BEFORE THE FLOOR LEVEL LIMIT SWITCH IS ACTIVATED, THE LIFT MAY CONTINUE ITS UPWARD TRAVEL FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 SECOND BEFORE STOPPING. THE CONTINUED UPWARD TRAVEL MAY OVERRUN THE FLOOR LEVEL CUT OFF POINT.
What to do
CHAMPION BUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED RICON DEALERS PLEASE SEE RICON'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-061. RICON WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A BULLETIN OUTLINING PROPER WHEELCHAIR LIFT OPERATION AND WILL SHIP OWNERS A DVD-BASED TRAINING AID TO PROMOTE PROPER LIFT OPERATION. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 800- 322-2884, EMAILING AT WWW.DMATA@WABTEC.COM.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHAMPION
- Model
- CHALLENGER
- Manufacturer
- Champion Bus, Inc.
- Lot
- 2009 CHAMPION CHALLENGER | 2008 CHAMPION CRUSADER | 2010 CHAMPION CHALLENGER | 2009 CHAMPION CRUSADER | 2010 CHAMPION CRUSADER | 2010 CHAMPION CTS RE | 2008 CHAMPION DEFENDER | 2009 CHAMPION DEFENDER | 2010 CHAMPION DEFENDER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Champion Challenger | 2008 Champion Crusader | 2010 Champion Challenger | 2009 Champion Crusader | 2010 Champion Crusader | 2010 Champion Cts Re | 2008 Champion Defender | 2009 Champion Defender | 2010 Champion Defender — Equipment adaptive/mobility recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V131000 on April 2, 2010. Reported hazard: CHAMPION BUS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2007 AND FEBRUARY 2010, EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN RICON S SERIES AND K SERIES L-MODEL WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, DUE TO A PROBLEM IN THE SOFTWARE THAT CONTROLS THE LIFT'S "UP" FUNCTION. IF THE "UP" SWITCH IS RELEASED BEFORE THE FLOOR LEVEL LIMIT SWITCH IS ACTIVATED, THE LIFT MAY CONTINUE ITS UPWARD TRAVEL FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 SECOND BEFORE STOPPING. THE CONTINUED UPWARD TRAVEL MAY OVERRUN THE FLOOR LEVEL CUT OFF POINT.
What should I do if I have this product?
CHAMPION BUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED RICON DEALERS PLEASE SEE RICON'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-061. RICON WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A BULLETIN OUTLINING PROPER WHEELCHAIR LIFT OPERATION AND WILL SHIP OWNERS A DVD-BASED TRAINING AID TO PROMOTE PROPER LIFT OPERATION. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 800- 322-2884, EMAILING AT WWW.DMATA@WABTEC.COM.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHAMPION. Model: CHALLENGER.