2015 Champion American Coach | 2014 Champion Spirit | 2013 Champion American Crusader | 2013 Champion Lf Transport | 2014 Champion American Crusader | 2015 Champion American Crusader | 2013 Champion American Coach | 2013 Champion Hcac | 2015 Champion Spirit | 2013 Champion Ez-Trans | 2013 Champion Dfuc | 2013 Champion Cts-Re | 2014 Champion Cts-Re | 2014 Champion Cts-Fe | 2013 Champion Premier | 2015 Champion Cts-Fe | 2014 Champion Hc | 2013 Champion Hc | 2013 Champion Challenger | 2015 Champion Premier — Seat belts: front: webbing
Published June 19, 2015 · Recall initiated: June 19, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V391000, published June 19, 2015. Recalling firm: Champion Bus, Inc.; 2015 Champion American Coach | 2014 Champion Spirit | 2013 Champion American Crusader | 2013 Champion Lf Transport | 2014 Champion American Crusader | 2015 Champion American Crusader | 2013 Champion American Coach | 2013 Champion Hcac | 2015 Champion Spirit | 2013 Champion Ez-Trans | 2013 Champion Dfuc | 2013 Champion Cts-Re | 2014 Champion Cts-Re | 2014 Champion Cts-Fe | 2013 Champion Premier | 2015 Champion Cts-Fe | 2014 Champion Hc | 2013 Champion Hc | 2013 Champion Challenger | 2015 Champion Premier — Seat belts: front: webbing.
What's the hazard
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 American Crusader, American Coach, Challenger, Crusader, CTS-FE, CTS-RE, Defender, EZ Trans, HCAC, HC, DFUC, LF Transport, Premier, and Spirit transit buses manufactured March 1, 2013, to June 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seat belts may rub against the metal seat frame and fray. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies.
What to do
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will install a plastic sleeve over the metal seat frame, and replace any seat belts that show evidence of fraying, free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2015. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753 extension 562.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHAMPION
- Model
- AMERICAN COACH
- Manufacturer
- Champion Bus, Inc.
- Lot
- 2015 CHAMPION AMERICAN COACH | 2014 CHAMPION SPIRIT | 2013 CHAMPION AMERICAN CRUSADER | 2013 CHAMPION LF TRANSPORT | 2014 CHAMPION AMERICAN CRUSADER | 2015 CHAMPION AMERICAN CRUSADER | 2013 CHAMPION AMERICAN COACH | 2013 CHAMPION HCAC | 2015 CHAMPION SPIRIT | 2013 CHAMPION EZ-TRANS | 2013 CHAMPION DFUC | 2013 CHAMPION CTS-RE | 2014 CHAMPION CTS-RE | 2014 CHAMPION CTS-FE | 2013 CHAMPION PREMIER | 2015 CHAMPION CTS-FE | 2014 CHAMPION HC | 2013 CHAMPION HC | 2013 CHAMPION CHALLENGER | 2015 CHAMPION PREMIER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
Related recalls
- NHTSA2017 Champion Lf Transport | 2017 Champion Challenger | 2017 Goshen G-Force | 2017 Goshen Impulse | 2018November 15, 2018
- NHTSA2018 Champion Defender | 2016 Champion American Crusader | 2018 Champion American Crusader | 2012 ChampionSeptember 4, 2018
- NHTSA2016 Champion Challenger — SeatsMay 12, 2016
- NHTSA2011 Champion Stacked Rail | 2012 Champion Stacked Rail | 2014 Champion Crusader | 2009 Champion Stacked RailJanuary 13, 2016
- NHTSA2015 Jeep Cherokee | 2014 Jeep Cherokee — Structure: body: hatchback/liftgateJune 22, 2015
- NHTSA2010 Forest River Sandpiper | 2004 Forest River Auto Plus | 2013 Forest River Vengeance | 2008 Forest RiverJune 19, 2015
Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Champion American Coach | 2014 Champion Spirit | 2013 Champion American Crusader | 2013 Champion Lf Transport | 2014 Champion American Crusader | 2015 Champion American Crusader | 2013 Champion American Coach | 2013 Champion Hcac | 2015 Champion Spirit | 2013 Champion Ez-Trans | 2013 Champion Dfuc | 2013 Champion Cts-Re | 2014 Champion Cts-Re | 2014 Champion Cts-Fe | 2013 Champion Premier | 2015 Champion Cts-Fe | 2014 Champion Hc | 2013 Champion Hc | 2013 Champion Challenger | 2015 Champion Premier — Seat belts: front: webbing recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V391000 on June 19, 2015. Reported hazard: Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 American Crusader, American Coach, Challenger, Crusader, CTS-FE, CTS-RE, Defender, EZ Trans, HCAC, HC, DFUC, LF Transport, Premier, and Spirit transit buses manufactured March 1, 2013, to June 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seat belts may rub against the metal seat frame and fray. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies.
What should I do if I have this product?
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will install a plastic sleeve over the metal seat frame, and replace any seat belts that show evidence of fraying, free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2015. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753 extension 562.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHAMPION. Model: AMERICAN COACH.