2012 Champion Challenger | 2012 Champion Bus Defender | 2010 Champion Crusader | 2009 Champion Bus Defender | 2011 Champion Bus Defender | 2010 Champion Challenger | 2008 Champion Challenger | 2009 Champion Crusader | 2006 Champion Challenger | 2013 Champion Bus Defender | 2011 Champion Challenger | 2009 Champion Challenger | 2010 Champion Bus Defender | 2009 Champion American Crusader | 2011 Champion Crusader | 2013 Champion Challenger — Equipment
Published December 18, 2012 · Recall initiated: December 18, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V593000, published December 18, 2012. Recalling firm: Champion Bus, Inc.; 2012 Champion Challenger | 2012 Champion Bus Defender | 2010 Champion Crusader | 2009 Champion Bus Defender | 2011 Champion Bus Defender | 2010 Champion Challenger | 2008 Champion Challenger | 2009 Champion Crusader | 2006 Champion Challenger | 2013 Champion Bus Defender | 2011 Champion Challenger | 2009 Champion Challenger | 2010 Champion Bus Defender | 2009 Champion American Crusader | 2011 Champion Crusader | 2013 Champion Challenger — Equipment.
What's the hazard
Champion Bus is recalling certain model year 2006, and certain model year 2008-2013 buses, models: American Crusader, Challenger, Crusader, and Defender; manufactured September 30, 2006, through November 16, 2012. The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
What to do
Champion Bus is working with Ricon to notify owners. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. Owners may contact Champion Bus at 1-819-724-6474 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHAMPION
- Model
- CHALLENGER
- Manufacturer
- Champion Bus, Inc.
- Lot
- 2012 CHAMPION CHALLENGER | 2012 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER | 2010 CHAMPION CRUSADER | 2009 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER | 2011 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER | 2010 CHAMPION CHALLENGER | 2008 CHAMPION CHALLENGER | 2009 CHAMPION CRUSADER | 2006 CHAMPION CHALLENGER | 2013 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER | 2011 CHAMPION CHALLENGER | 2009 CHAMPION CHALLENGER | 2010 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER | 2009 CHAMPION AMERICAN CRUSADER | 2011 CHAMPION CRUSADER | 2013 CHAMPION CHALLENGER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Champion Challenger | 2012 Champion Bus Defender | 2010 Champion Crusader | 2009 Champion Bus Defender | 2011 Champion Bus Defender | 2010 Champion Challenger | 2008 Champion Challenger | 2009 Champion Crusader | 2006 Champion Challenger | 2013 Champion Bus Defender | 2011 Champion Challenger | 2009 Champion Challenger | 2010 Champion Bus Defender | 2009 Champion American Crusader | 2011 Champion Crusader | 2013 Champion Challenger — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V593000 on December 18, 2012. Reported hazard: Champion Bus is recalling certain model year 2006, and certain model year 2008-2013 buses, models: American Crusader, Challenger, Crusader, and Defender; manufactured September 30, 2006, through November 16, 2012. The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
What should I do if I have this product?
Champion Bus is working with Ricon to notify owners. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. Owners may contact Champion Bus at 1-819-724-6474 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHAMPION. Model: CHALLENGER.