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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V257000

2013 Champion Challenger — Equipment adaptive/mobility

Published May 16, 2014 · Recall initiated: May 15, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V257000, published May 16, 2014 and initiated May 15, 2014. Recalling firm: Champion Bus, Inc.; 2013 Champion Challenger — Equipment adaptive/mobility.

What's the hazard

Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2013 Challenger transit buses manufactured January 7, 2013, through October 25, 2013, and equipped with certain Ricon S series and K series wheelchair lifts and an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.

What to do

Champion will notify owners and Ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. The recall began on August 27, 2014. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-800-776-4943, or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000. Champion's number for this recall is 14E-010.

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Recall details

Brand
CHAMPION
Model
CHALLENGER
Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Lot
2013 CHAMPION CHALLENGER
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2013 Champion Challenger — Equipment adaptive/mobility recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V257000 on May 16, 2014. Reported hazard: Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2013 Challenger transit buses manufactured January 7, 2013, through October 25, 2013, and equipped with certain Ricon S series and K series wheelchair lifts and an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.

What should I do if I have this product?

Champion will notify owners and Ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. The recall began on August 27, 2014. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-800-776-4943, or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000. Champion's number for this recall is 14E-010.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHAMPION. Model: CHALLENGER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)