2017 Champion Lf Transport | 2017 Champion Challenger | 2017 Goshen G-Force | 2017 Goshen Impulse | 2018 Champion Challenger | 2018 Champion Defender | 2017 Champion Defender | 2018 Goshen Impulse | 2018 Champion Lf Transport | 2018 Goshen G-Force — Seats
Published November 15, 2018 · Recall initiated: November 12, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V798000, published November 15, 2018 and initiated November 12, 2018. Recalling firm: Champion Bus, Inc.; 2017 Champion Lf Transport | 2017 Champion Challenger | 2017 Goshen G-Force | 2017 Goshen Impulse | 2018 Champion Challenger | 2018 Champion Defender | 2017 Champion Defender | 2018 Goshen Impulse | 2018 Champion Lf Transport | 2018 Goshen G-Force — Seats.
What's the hazard
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Champion Challenger, Defender, LF Transport, Goshen G-Force, and Impulse transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.
What to do
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753, extension 415 or Freedman customer service at 1-800-527-7477.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHAMPION
- Model
- LF TRANSPORT
- Manufacturer
- Champion Bus, Inc.
- Lot
- 2017 CHAMPION LF TRANSPORT | 2017 CHAMPION CHALLENGER | 2017 GOSHEN G-FORCE | 2017 GOSHEN IMPULSE | 2018 CHAMPION CHALLENGER | 2018 CHAMPION DEFENDER | 2017 CHAMPION DEFENDER | 2018 GOSHEN IMPULSE | 2018 CHAMPION LF TRANSPORT | 2018 GOSHEN G-FORCE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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- NHTSA2018 Champion Defender | 2016 Champion American Crusader | 2018 Champion American Crusader | 2012 ChampionSeptember 4, 2018
- NHTSA2016 Champion Challenger — SeatsMay 12, 2016
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- NHTSA2015 Champion American Coach | 2007 Champion Challenger | 2008 Champion Challenger | 2010 Champion ChallengerNovember 16, 2015
Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Champion Lf Transport | 2017 Champion Challenger | 2017 Goshen G-Force | 2017 Goshen Impulse | 2018 Champion Challenger | 2018 Champion Defender | 2017 Champion Defender | 2018 Goshen Impulse | 2018 Champion Lf Transport | 2018 Goshen G-Force — Seats recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V798000 on November 15, 2018. Reported hazard: Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Champion Challenger, Defender, LF Transport, Goshen G-Force, and Impulse transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.
What should I do if I have this product?
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753, extension 415 or Freedman customer service at 1-800-527-7477.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHAMPION. Model: LF TRANSPORT.